Country road approaching railroad crossing, unknown location, 10716-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382481

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad crossings
Country road approaching railroad crossing, unknown location, 10716-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad crossings

Description

A country road leads toward a railroad crossing in an unidentified location. The road is bordered by wooden fencing and lined with trees, and utility poles are visible in the distance. The scene is rural, with dense vegetation surrounding the road.

Details

Descriptive Terms

roads
railroads
grade crossings
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003631
B-Series negative 10716-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

PC015.002.740.10716-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top left corner of the negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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