Van Hoesen crossing of north and south tracks, Schodack, New York, 5570-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1900-1910

GUSN

GUSN-382855

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York
Van Hoesen crossing of north and south tracks, Schodack, New York, 5570-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - New York

Description

The image shows the Van Hoesen crossing of north and south tracks in Schodack, New York. A dirt road runs through the foreground and crosses over the railroad tracks marked by two "RAILROAD CROSSING" signs. In the background, there is a small building to the left and open fields surrounding the area. The scene is framed by fences and utility poles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
railroads
grade crossings
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011574
B-Series negative 5570-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

PC015.002.790.5570-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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