Woodbridge Avenue, looking north, Chatham, New York, 8270-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384005

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Description

The image shows Woodbridge Avenue in Chatham, New York, looking north. Prominent in the foreground is a railroad crossing sign with text that reads "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." A horse-drawn carriage is visible on the unpaved street. There are several buildings, utility poles, and a person standing near the tracks on the right side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
buildings (structures)
exterior views
horse-drawn vehicles
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012910
B-Series negative 8270-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8270-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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