Bridge #209, Chatham, New York, 8049-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-12-05

GUSN

GUSN-383786

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Description

The image depicts Bridge #209 in Chatham, New York. It shows a structure supported by wooden scaffolding and beams, with some cement elements visible. Piles of timber and other construction materials are scattered in the foreground, and there are leafless trees around the vicinity.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012689
B-Series negative 8049-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8049-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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