West Newton railroad station, view of stairway, probably photographed because of an accident case, Newton, Massachusetts, 8913-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384647

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Description

The image shows a stairway at the West Newton railroad station in Newton, Massachusetts. The stairway consists of several steps leading up to a landing area adjacent to a brick and stone wall. A metal railing is installed on the side of the stairs. The photograph was likely taken in relation to an accident case.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
stairs
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013553
B-Series negative 8913-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

PC015.002.440.8913-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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