Newton Highlands, on the Highland Branch, Newton, Massachusetts, 5487-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382771

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Description

The image depicts a section of railway tracks on the Highland Branch in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. The tracks curve slightly to the right, bordered by trees, a wooden fence on the left, and a house with a wooden fence on the right. The ground beside the tracks is clear and there are utility poles visible along the route.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
houses
residential structures
exterior views
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011491
B-Series negative 5487-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

PC015.002.400.5487-B

Places

Newton Highlands (Newton, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [part of inhabited place]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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