Bridge construction at Washington Street, Boston & Albany Railorad Main Line, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8754-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384488

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Description

The image shows a bridge under construction at Washington Street, part of the Boston & Albany Railroad Main Line in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Several workers are present on the partially completed bridge, which features steel trusses and wooden planking. In the background, brick buildings and a tree line the street, with storefronts visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
workers
streets
commercial buildings
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013394
B-Series negative 8754-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

PC015.002.440.8754-B

Places

West Newton (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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