Corner of Warner's block, during lowering of tracks, Newton, Massachusetts, 8461-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1897-02-01

GUSN

GUSN-384234

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Description

The image shows a construction site at the corner of Warner's block in Newton, Massachusetts, where tracks are being lowered. Visible are wooden support structures, piles of snow, and a young boy standing in front of a building with signs for "T.J. Harnett, Plumber" and "Alvin J. Gordon."

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Descriptive Terms

city blocks
railroads
construction (assembling)
commercial buildings
exterior views
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013101
B-Series negative 8461-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8461-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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