Bridge #209, Chatham, New York, 8048-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-12-05

GUSN

GUSN-383785

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Description

The image shows a bridge under construction or repair, identified as Bridge #209 in Chatham, New York. Prominent wooden scaffolding supports the structure, with various beams and ladders visible. A barrel and some construction equipment are visible in the foreground, and there is a machine atop the scaffolding framework. The surrounding area has some snow on the ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
beams (structural elements)
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012688
B-Series negative 8048-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8048-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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