Bridge #195 under construction, west abutment, East Chatham, Chatham, New York, 8000-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-383738

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York - Chatham & E. Chatham
Bridge #195 under construction, west abutment, East Chatham, Chatham, New York, 8000-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - New York - Chatham & E. Chatham

Description

The image depicts Bridge #195 under construction, focusing on the west abutment in East Chatham, Chatham, New York. Several workers in work attire are present, standing around the construction area, surrounded by snow. The bridge structure is partially visible, with wooden beams and supports in place.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
railroads
construction (assembling)
workers
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012639
B-Series negative 8000-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8000-B

Places

East 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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