Erecting new bridge #339 over Charles River on Newton Lower Falls Branch, Newton, Massachusetts, 8922-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1911

GUSN

GUSN-384656

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Description

The image depicts the construction of Bridge #339 over the Charles River on the Newton Lower Falls Branch in Newton, Massachusetts. A large girder is being positioned, with a crane visible on the right. The scene shows snowy riverbanks and bare trees in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
abutments
cranes (equipment)
rivers
snow (precipitation)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013562
B-Series negative 8922-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

PC015.002.410.8922-B

Places

Newton Lower Falls (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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