Chatham Station and grade crossing of Main Street, looking south, Chatham, New York, 6308-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383570

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Description

The image depicts Chatham Station and the grade crossing of Main Street looking south in Chatham, New York. The scene includes railway tracks and crossing barriers. On the left, buildings line the street, including one with signage for "Penrose House." On the right, a sign on the station reads "Chatham," and there is a building marked "Laundry." Snow covers the ground and rooftops.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
grade crossings
commercial buildings
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012290
B-Series negative 6308-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.6308-B

Places

Chatham (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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