1890-1925
GUSN-384283
The image depicts a railway line in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, after excavation work. To the right, a large building, identified as "Hunt's Shop," is adjacent to the tracks. There is visible excavation with soil and debris along the rail lines. Several tracks run parallel, and a vertical structure, possibly a chimney or industrial equipment, stands in the distance near the building.
railroads
steam shovels
excavation (process)
construction (assembling)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)
IMLS Negative Barcode NP013150
B-Series negative 8510-B
1 glass plate negative
PC015
Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
PC015.002.440.8510-B
West Newton (Newton, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [part of inhabited place]
Boston and Albany Railroad Co.
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)
Item
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