Temporary platform at Newton station, from east, Newton, Massachusetts, 8463-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1896-09-02

GUSN

GUSN-384236

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton
Temporary platform at Newton station, from east, Newton, Massachusetts, 8463-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Newton

Description

The image shows a temporary platform at Newton station in Newton, Massachusetts, viewed from the east. In the foreground, a man in a hat and vest is walking alongside the railway tracks. A wooden pedestrian bridge spans the tracks, supported by a sturdy frame. A building with arched windows is visible to the right, and various utility poles and trees line the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
railroad stations
exterior views
men (male humans)
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013103
B-Series negative 8463-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8463-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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