Railway Station at Haines Corners, Catskill Mountains, New York, circa 1902
THF204908 / Railway Station at Haines Corners, Catskill Mountains, New York, circa 1902
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Artifact Overview
In the late nineteenth century, railroads brought tourists escaping the bustle of New York City to popular destinations in the Catskill Mountains. This Detroit Publishing Company photograph shows a conductor, engineers, and waiting passengers at Haines Corners Station. Now named Haines Falls, the town was a busy junction conveniently positioned near lodging and several natural attractions.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1902
Subject Date
circa 1902
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
37.102.P.014510
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 9.25 in
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