Branch line crossing, 5615-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382900

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad crossings
Branch line crossing, 5615-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad crossings

Description

The image features a snowy landscape with railroad tracks crossing a dirt road. A signpost beside the road displays the text "RAIL ROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR ENGINE." There is a fence on one side and a tree in the background, with hills visible in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

roads
railroads
grade crossings
snow (precipitation)
fences
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011619
B-Series negative 5615-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.740.5615-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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