Whitman's crossing, south of tracks, Schodack, New York, 8201-B

Description

The image shows a rural railroad crossing at Whitman's crossing, south of the tracks in Schodack, New York. A dirt road runs across the tracks, and there is a sign with partially visible text. Wooden fences line the road on either side and grassy embankments flank the crossing.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
fences
fields (land)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012841
B-Series negative 8201-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8201-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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Whitman's crossing, south of tracks, Schodack, New York, 8201-B

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