Filling in Charles River marsh, between Faneuil and Newton, present location of Massachusetts Turnpike and N.Y.C. Railroad cross over, Newton, Massachusetts, 8572-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896-10-05

GUSN

GUSN-384305

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Description

The image depicts a view of a railroad track being constructed or maintained in a marshy area adjacent to the Charles River, between Faneuil and Newton, Massachusetts. Multiple train tracks are visible running parallel, and there is visible filling or construction activity taking place. In the distance, trees and a structure can be observed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
marshes
trains (vehicle groupings)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013212
B-Series negative 8572-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8572-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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