Unidentified grade crossing, Chatham Center, Chatham, New York, 8367-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384104

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Description

The image shows a railroad grade crossing at Chatham Center in Chatham, New York. Two sets of train tracks run parallel through a rural area with a small building located beside the tracks. On the left, a house and trees are visible behind a fenced area. Two men stand near a piece of equipment or vehicle on the right side of the tracks. Utility poles line the track area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
boxcars
streets
buildings (structures)
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013007
B-Series negative 8367-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8367-B

Places

Chatham Center (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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