Bridge #28 over the Charles River, boathouse in background, Newton, Massachusetts, 8150-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383885

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton
Bridge #28 over the Charles River, boathouse in background, Newton, Massachusetts, 8150-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Newton

Description

The image depicts Bridge #28 over the Charles River in Newton, Massachusetts. The bridge features a lattice structure and rests on stone abutments. In the background, there is a boathouse situated on the riverbank. The scene includes a grassy area in the foreground and some utility poles near the bridge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
railroads
abutments
rivers
boathouses
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012789
B-Series negative 8150-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8150-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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