View of unidentified grade crossing, Chatham Center, Chatham, New York, 8271-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384006

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Description

The image depicts a view of a grade crossing in Chatham Center, Chatham, New York. Visible are railroad tracks running through the scene, with a couple of stationary railcars on the tracks to the right. On the left, there are several houses with a road and utility poles visible near the tracks. A vehicle is parked on the right near the railcars.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
boxcars
streets
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012911
B-Series negative 8271-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8271-B

Places

Chatham Center (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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