Probably looking west about one mile east of Newton Station, Newton, Massachusetts, 8782-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384516

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Description

The image depicts a set of railroad tracks running through a tree-lined area. A bridge is visible in the distance crossing over the tracks. Utility poles line the tracks on both sides, with foliage and fencing bordering the railway.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013422
B-Series negative 8782-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

PC015.002.390.8782-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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