Bridge #195, repairs to abutments, East Chatham, Chatham, New York, 8902-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384636

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Description

The image shows Bridge #195 with visible repairs to its abutments in East Chatham, Chatham, New York. The bridge is constructed with stone abutments and wooden support beams, spanning over a small stream. Surrounding the bridge are grass and scattered trees in the background, along with a dirt road and telephone poles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
streams
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013542
B-Series negative 8902-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8902-B

Places

East Chatham (Columbia county, New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The right side of this negative is broken.

Description Level

Item

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