Willow crossing, north of tracks, Schodack, New York, 8204-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383939

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Description

The image depicts a railroad crossing north of railroad tracks in Schodack, New York, labeled "Willow crossing." A sign near the tracks reads "RAILROAD CROSSING" and advises to "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." There is a dirt road leading away from the tracks, flanked by trees and wooden fences. In the background, a house and some additional buildings are visible.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012844
B-Series negative 8204-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8204-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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