Newton railroad station, platform looking west, Newton, Massachusetts, 6445-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383700

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Description

The image shows the platform of the Newton railroad station in Newton, Massachusetts, looking west. The platform is partially covered, and there are visible tracks running parallel to it. The station building is constructed with stone and features a roof supported by columns. There is greenery, such as bushes and ivy, near the building and a section of chain fencing is visible on the left.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
platforms (floors)
bush
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012601
B-Series negative 6445-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.6445-B

Places

Newton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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