View of railroad crossing, Newton Corner, Newton, Massachusetts, 5997-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1894

GUSN

GUSN-383260

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Description

The image depicts a view of a street at the railroad crossing in Newton Corner, Newton, Massachusetts. The scene includes a dirt street lined with buildings on both sides, featuring various storefronts with awnings and signage. Visible are telegraph poles, horse-drawn carriages, a bicycle, and pedestrians.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011980
B-Series negative 5997-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

PC015.002.390.5997-B

Places

Newton Corner (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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