Bridge #209, bearing of north end, east girder, Chatham, New York, 8050-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1900-07-24

GUSN

GUSN-383787

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Description

The image shows a section of Bridge #209 in Chatham, New York, focusing on the north end and east girder. Visible are the stone base and steel girders of the bridge. A person is standing on the structure, with only their legs and feet visible on the girder.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
bearing walls
girders
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012690
B-Series negative 8050-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8050-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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