Coaling plant, close view of one tower, North Greenbush, New York, 5932-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1899

GUSN

GUSN-383195

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York
Coaling plant, close view of one tower, North Greenbush, New York, 5932-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - New York

Description

The image shows a close view of a coaling plant tower in North Greenbush, New York. A large pile of coal is visible beneath the structure, supported by metal beams and brickwork. Two barrels and a person with a shovel are present in the foreground, with train cars and trees in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coaling stations
exterior views
coal
towers (building divisions)
railroads
freight cars
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011915
B-Series negative 5932-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

PC015.002.790.5932-B

Date Notes

Created month: 12

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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