Smith's crossing, north of tracks, Schodack, New York, 8330-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384064

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Description

The image shows Smith's crossing, located north of the tracks in Schodack, New York. A dirt road leads up to a railroad crossing marked by a sign reading "RAIL ROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." Surrounding the crossing are open fields, utility poles, and several buildings in the background. A tree and fence line are visible on the left, and a pathway runs parallel to the track on the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
fences
fields (land)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012970
B-Series negative 8330-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8330-B

Places

South Schodack (Rensselaer 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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