Main Line, Mt. Ida wall during construction, Newton, Massachusetts, 8524-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1897-01-14

GUSN

GUSN-384297

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Description

The image shows a construction site for the Mt. Ida wall along the Main Line in Newton, Massachusetts. Several men are standing and working amidst large wooden beams and construction equipment. The area is surrounded by an embankment, and wooden structures are being erected as part of the wall construction.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
retaining walls
construction (assembling)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013164
B-Series negative 8524-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8524-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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