North side of wall looking west, during construction of lowering track, Natick, Massachusetts, 8143-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896-04-04

GUSN

GUSN-383878

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Description

The image depicts the construction site for the lowering of a track in Natick, Massachusetts. It shows the north side of a retaining wall looking west, with construction materials and equipment visible. A railway bridge is seen in the background, along with what appears to be residential buildings and a sign in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
retaining walls
construction (assembling)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012782
B-Series negative 8143-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.380.8143-B

Places

Natick (Middlesex 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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