Railroad crossing, showing signals, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8765-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384499

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Description

The image depicts a railroad crossing in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible elements include multiple train tracks, a large overhead signal structure, and a sign reading "Rail Road Crossing Look Out." There are buildings adjacent to the tracks and utility poles are present along the crossing area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
commercial buildings
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013405
B-Series negative 8765-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

PC015.002.440.8765-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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