Four tracks of the main line, looking west, Newton, Massachusetts, 5459-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382743

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Description

The image shows four parallel railroad tracks of the main line in Newton, Massachusetts, extending westward. There are telegraph poles along both sides, and a bridge is visible in the distance. Residential structures and a fence are seen on the left side over the sloped earth embankment.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011463
B-Series negative 5459-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.5459-B

Places

Newton (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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