Flint's Main crossing, looking south, Canaan, New York, 8715-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384449

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Description

The image shows a rural railroad crossing in Canaan, New York, referred to as Flint's Main crossing. The view is looking south, with train tracks running across the image foreground. A signpost reads "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." The landscape features a dirt road running parallel to the tracks and extending into the distance, surrounded by trees and fences. Telecommunication poles line the right side of the tracks, and there are hills and buildings visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
fields (land)
fences
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013355
B-Series negative 8715-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8715-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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