Arch culvert at 16th mile post, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 8033-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383770

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Wellesley
Arch culvert at 16th mile post, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 8033-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Wellesley

Description

The image depicts an arch culvert located at the 16th mile post in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It shows a stone structure with a curved arch, partially submerged in water. A person is standing on the stonework to the right of the arch. The surrounding area features sloped, sandy terrain with some vegetation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
culverts
men (male humans)
bodies of water
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012673
B-Series negative 8033-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.570.8033-B

Places

Wellesley (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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