Edward's Park Crossing, looking south, Canaan, New York, 8310-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384045

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Description

The image depicts a snow-covered rural setting at Edward's Park Crossing in Canaan, New York, looking south. Visible are railroad tracks crossing a road, with a "Railroad Crossing" sign prominently displayed. In the background, there are hills and sparse trees, along with a house to the left side of the image.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
houses
residential structures
exterior views
hills
snow (precipitation)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012951
B-Series negative 8310-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8310-B

Places

Canaan (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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