Lincoln Street tracks of Highland Branch shown in foreground, (Before grade crossing elimination work began in 1905), Newton Highlands, Newton, Mass., 9622-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905

GUSN

GUSN-381395

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Description

The photograph depicts the Lincoln Street tracks of the Highland Branch in the foreground before the grade crossing elimination work began in 1905. The scene is set in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are several buildings along the street, including the Stevens Building on the right, and a "Railroad Crossing" sign. A horse-drawn carriage is present and trees line the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
storefronts
commercial buildings
exterior views
horse-drawn vehicles
bicycles
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002542
B-Series negative 9622-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.400.9622-B

Places

Newton Highlands (Newton, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [part of inhabited place]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Storefronts

Description Level

Item

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