Coaling plant, side view from southwest, North Greenbush, New York, 5931-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1899

GUSN

GUSN-383194

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Description

The image shows a side view of a coaling plant from the southwest in North Greenbush, New York. A large structure with a chute and a pile of coal is visible, alongside railroad tracks. Rail cars, one of which is marked "Boston and Albany Coal Supply," are situated on the tracks. The setting includes an industrial landscape with some buildings in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

coaling stations
exterior views
coal
railroads
freight trains
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011914
B-Series negative 5931-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

PC015.002.790.5931-B

Date Notes

Created month: 12

Places

Rensselaer county (New York state) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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