Bridge #195, repairs to abutment, East Chatham, Chatham, New York, 10599-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382365

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Description

The image shows repairs to the abutment of Bridge #195 in East Chatham, Chatham, New York. There is a stone wall supporting the bridge, with wooden beams reinforcing the structure. The area above the abutment has tracks and gravel, with a signpost visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
repairing
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003514
B-Series negative 10599-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

PC015.002.800.10599-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)

Subjects

Bridges--Abutments
Repairing

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom left corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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