Bridge #209 with crane, Chatham, New York, 6425-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-10-20

GUSN

GUSN-383680

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Description

The image depicts Bridge #209 in Chatham, New York, under construction. A crane is prominently positioned over the railway bridge as several workers are engaged in working on the structure. Railroad tracks run along the bridge and the surrounding area includes trees and utility poles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
workers
cranes (equipment)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012581
B-Series negative 6425-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

PC015.002.800.6425-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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