Austerlitz Street crossing, looking south, Chatham, New York, 5598-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382883

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Description

The image shows Austerlitz Street crossing in Chatham, New York, looking south. In the foreground, there is a railroad crossing with a sign that reads "RAIL ROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR ENGINE". On either side of the street, there are wooden buildings, including a two-story structure with a porch. Trees are visible lining the street further down.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
railroads
grade crossings
hotels (public accommodations)
commercial buildings
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011602
B-Series negative 5598-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

PC015.002.800.5598-B

Places

Chatham (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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