Bridge #209, Chatham, New York, 6224-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-11-16

GUSN

GUSN-383486

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York - Chatham & E. Chatham
Bridge #209, Chatham, New York, 6224-B
(current record)

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - New York - Chatham & E. Chatham

Description

The image shows Bridge #209 located in Chatham, New York. It features a complex framework of wooden and metal trusses that support the structure. Visible are some trees and foliage, as well as a wooden fence in the foreground. Additionally, there appears to be industrial equipment at the base of the bridge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
trestles (bridges)
railroads
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012206
B-Series negative 6224-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

PC015.002.800.6224-B

Places

Chatham (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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