Railroad station, temporary bridge and platform, Newton, Massachusetts, 8545-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384138

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Description

The image shows a railroad station in Newton, Massachusetts, featuring a temporary bridge and platform. Multiple train tracks are visible, running alongside a wooden fence.A large building with a prominent dome can be seen in the background. Utility poles line the side of the tracks, and there is a wooden structure with a slanted roof near the platform.

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Descriptive Terms

photographs
railroads
buildings (structures)
railroad stations
bridges (built works)
trees
utility poles
fences
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013185
B-Series negative 8545-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8545-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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