1st crossing west, East Chatham, Chatham, New York, 8397-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384153

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York - Chatham & E. Chatham
1st crossing west, East Chatham, Chatham, New York, 8397-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 a railroad crossing in East Chatham, Chatham, New York. Two sets of railroad tracks intersect a dirt road. A signpost with a "Railroad Crossing" sign is on the left side of the image. In the background, trees and a few small buildings are visible along a hilly landscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013037
B-Series negative 8397-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8397-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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