Crossing at Chatham Center, Chatham, New York, 8241-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383976

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York - Chatham & E. Chatham
Crossing at Chatham Center, Chatham, New York, 8241-B
(current record)

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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 crossroads in Chatham Center, New York, featuring a dirt road intersecting with railroad tracks. On the left side of the image, a man is working on or inspecting a small vehicle near the tracks. In the background, there are two Victorian-style houses, partially obscured by trees, and a sign that reads "Railroad Crossing." The area is surrounded by open land and trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
houses
residential structures
exterior views
boys
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012881
B-Series negative 8241-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8241-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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