North side of the first cut, east of Centre St., Newton, Massachusetts, 8538-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384132

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Description

The image depicts a construction site on the north side of the first cut, east of Centre Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are a large excavated earthen wall, sandbags, a wheelbarrow, and a shovel near construction debris. Above the construction area is a brick building with arched windows, one displaying a "TO LET" sign, and the word "HALL."

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Descriptive Terms

construction sites
pipes (conduits)
wheelbarrows
buildings (structures)
soil
excavations (sites)
railroads
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013178
B-Series negative 8538-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8538-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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