View of concrete piers for coal trestle, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8863-B

Description

The image depicts a view of multiple concrete piers that are part of the construction for a coal trestle in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Wooden beams and construction materials are visible, and a set of train tracks runs parallel to the piers on the right side.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
construction (assembling)
piers (supporting elements)
trestles (bridges)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013503
B-Series negative 8863-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

PC015.002.460.8863-B

Places

Newton Center (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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View of concrete piers for coal trestle, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8863-B

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