St. James Street abutment during construction, Newton, Massachusetts, 8542-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1897-04-29

GUSN

GUSN-384135

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Description

The image depicts the construction of the St. James Street abutment in Newton, Massachusetts. A structured wall made of stone blocks is visible alongside a sloped landscape scattered with rubble and debris. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks and a metal structure, possibly construction equipment. A residential house with distinct gables can be seen in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

construction sites
utility poles
railroads
foundation stones (wall components)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013182
B-Series negative 8542-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8542-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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