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Rochester NY streetcar photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: D.485

Scope and Contents

This collection includes 181 photographs from the late 1930s depicting streetcar trolleys in Rochester, New York. Notable landmarks include the Frederick Douglass statue as well as University Avenue, South Avenue and North Goodman Street.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1930s

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 linear feet (1 manuscript box)

Access

The Rochester, New York Streetcar Photograph Collection is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Rochester (NY) Streetcar Photograph Collection, D.485, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Rochester NY streetcar photograph collection
Status
Completed
Author
Lori Birrell
Date
19 December 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA