Bridge #214-A construction at Chatham Street, showing bicycle shop in the background, Kinderhook, New York, 6216-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903-07

GUSN

GUSN-383478

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Description

The image shows the construction of Bridge #214-A at Chatham Street in Kinderhook, New York. In the foreground, workers are visible with horse-drawn carts inside a large excavation site. Above them, additional workers are engaged on a platform or bridge structure. In the background, there is a building with signage indicating a bicycle shop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
railroads
grade crossings
workers
horse-drawn vehicles
bicycles
stores
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012198
B-Series negative 6216-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

PC015.002.790.6216-B

Places

Kinderhook (Columbia 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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