Depressing of tracks on Highland Branch, view looking east from temporary trestle and footbridge over tracks, part of station roof shown on left side, Newton Highlands, Newton, Mass., 9624-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905-08-08

GUSN

GUSN-381397

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Description

The image shows a construction scene at the Highland Branch in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts looking east. On the left, part of a station roof is visible. On the right, train tracks run parallel to a wooden fence and walkway. In the center, construction equipment and workers are visible with several open freight cars filled with materials. Trees and houses can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
construction equipment
railroads
railroad stations
steam shovels
rolling stock
freight trains
workers
fences
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002544
B-Series negative 9624-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.400.9624-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)

Subjects

Railroads
Construction

Description Level

Item

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