Gondola #81478, 10668-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382433

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Gondola #81478, 10668-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a gondola railcar marked with "N.Y.C.R.R." (New York Central Railroad) loaded with what appears to be loose material, possibly coal or gravel. The railcar is situated on train tracks with a building structure visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

gondola cars
railroads
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003583
B-Series negative 10668-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

PC015.002.780.10668-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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