Schermerhorn's crossing, looking north and east of tracks, Schodack, New York, 5449-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382733

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Description

The image depicts Schermerhorn's crossing in Schodack, New York, looking north and east along the railroad tracks. Visible are the railroad tracks running diagonally across the image, flanked by utility poles. A "Railroad Crossing" sign with additional warnings stands on the left, beside a wooden fence lining the tracks. In the distance, there are fields, scattered trees, and a few individuals near the tracks.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
fences
woods (plant communities)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011453
B-Series negative 5449-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.5449-B

Places

Schodack Center (Rensselaer 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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