Coaling plant, taken from across creek, North Greenbush, New York, 5894-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1899

GUSN

GUSN-383157

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Description

The image shows a coaling plant under construction, viewed from across a creek in North Greenbush, New York. Structural frameworks are prominently visible, with workers on the site and a ladder positioned to the left. Some trees and foliage can be seen surrounding the construction area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coaling stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
railroads
freight trains
workers
creeks (bodies of water)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011877
B-Series negative 5894-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

PC015.002.790.5894-B

Date Notes

Created month: 10

Places

Rensselaer county (New York state) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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