Howe's Block, after partial removal, Newton, Massachusetts, 8479-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384252

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Description

The image depicts Howe's Block in Newton, Massachusetts, after being partially removed. The structure shows exposed interiors with visible rooms, stairs, and debris. Several people are standing in front of the partially demolished building, and railway tracks are visible in the foreground. A faded advertisement is seen on the remaining wall of the structure.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
residential structures
exterior views
demolition
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013119
B-Series negative 8479-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8479-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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