Waban Station, on the Highland Branch (looking east), now part of MBTA system, Newton, Massachusetts, 6289-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383551

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Description

The image depicts Waban Station on the Highland Branch, now part of the MBTA system, located in Newton, Massachusetts. The view is looking eastward, showing the station building made of stone with a sharply angled roof and arched openings. A platform runs alongside the railway tracks, with a lamppost visible in the foreground. The surrounding area is bordered by trees and shrubs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012271
B-Series negative 6289-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

PC015.002.390.6289-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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