Station platform in foreground, freight station on right, Chatham Center, Chatham, New York, 8326-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384060

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Description

The image shows a station platform in the foreground with railroad tracks running parallel to it. In the background on the right, there is a freight station. Two men are standing in the grassy area between the tracks and the houses. Several houses and trees are visible, along with utility poles and a sign reading "Rail Road Crossing." This scene is located in Chatham Center, Chatham, New York.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
platforms (floors)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012966
B-Series negative 8326-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.800.8326-B

Places

Chatham Center (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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