Gannett's crossing, north of tracks, East Greenbush, New York, 8210-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383945

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York
Gannett's crossing, north of tracks, East Greenbush, New York, 8210-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - New York

Description

The image depicts Gannett's crossing north of the tracks in East Greenbush, New York. Visible are railroad tracks intersecting a dirt road, with a âRAIL ROAD CROSSINGâ sign prominently displayed. The scene includes bare trees and wooden fences on either side of the crossing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012850
B-Series negative 8210-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8210-B

Places

East Greenbush (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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