North side of first cut, west of Centre St., Newton, Massachusetts, 8537-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384121

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Description

The image shows a construction area on the north side of the first cut at the west of Centre Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are railway tracks surrounded by dirt and wooden structural supports. In the background, there is a building with a sign partially visible that reads "COFFEES AND CHOICE GROCERIES."

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
bridges (built works)
railroads
construction sites
wood and wood products
grocery stores
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013177
B-Series negative 8537-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8537-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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