State Line Tunnel, between New York and Massachusetts, Canaan, New York, 8927-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384661

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York
State Line Tunnel, between New York and Massachusetts, Canaan, New York, 8927-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - New York

Description

The image shows the entrance to the State Line Tunnel between New York and Massachusetts, located in Canaan, New York. There are two adjacent tunnel openings, with railway tracks leading into them. The surrounding landscape is covered in snow, with bare trees and utility poles visible on either side. Two individuals are walking along the tracks toward the tunnel entrance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
tunnels
snow (precipitation)
boxcars
men (male humans)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013567
B-Series negative 8927-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8927-B

Places

Canaan (Columbia county, New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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