Schillings crossing, looking north, with view of little schoolhouse, Canaan, New York, 5529-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382814

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Description

The image shows a rural landscape in Canaan, New York, featuring Schillings crossing, with a view looking north. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks, and a sign partially reading "RAIL ROAD CROSSING LOOK OUT." In the background, on a gentle hill, sits a small schoolhouse with a path leading to it, surrounded by fences and open fields.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
bridges (built works)
schoolhouses
institutional buildings
exterior views
hills
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011533
B-Series negative 5529-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

PC015.002.790.5529-B

Places

Canaan (Columbia 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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