Steam shovel, seen from tracks, Newton, Massachusetts, 8516-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384289

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Description

The image shows a steam shovel positioned on railroad tracks in Newton, Massachusetts. The steam shovel is actively loading soil into a train car. Several buildings are visible in the background and a stone retaining wall runs alongside the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
steam shovels
bridges (built works)
workers
construction (assembling)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013156
B-Series negative 8516-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8516-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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