Railroad crossing at Main Street, looking north, Chatham, New York, 8662-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384396

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Description

The image depicts a railroad crossing at Main Street, looking north in Chatham, New York. Visible are railroad tracks crossing a dirt road, with large crossing gates positioned on either side. A prominent brick building with ornate architectural features stands to the left, while various commercial buildings, including one with a "Bazaar" sign, are seen in the background along the street lined with telegraph poles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013302
B-Series negative 8662-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8662-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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