Edward's Park crossing, looking north, 8196-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383931

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad crossings
Edward's Park crossing, looking north, 8196-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad crossings

Description

The image shows a railroad crossing with tracks in the foreground. A dirt path runs alongside the tracks, bordered by wooden fences and a utility pole with a "Railroad Crossing" sign. In the background, there are trees and a slight hill, with some snow visible on the ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
fences
woods (plant communities)
hills
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012836
B-Series negative 8196-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.740.8196-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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