Percy's Crossing River Bridge, north of tracks, Chatham, New York, 8017-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1898-02-11

GUSN

GUSN-383754

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York - Chatham & E. Chatham
Percy's Crossing River Bridge, north of tracks, Chatham, New York, 8017-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 shows a close-up view of Percy's Crossing River Bridge in Chatham, New York. The focus is on the metal structure and support beams of the bridge, with a portion of the river visible beneath. The lattice design of the metalwork is apparent, along with the bolts and joints connecting the components.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
rivers
lattices
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012656
B-Series negative 8017-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8017-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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