Looking east from foot bridge during work on depressing tracks, Newton railroad station, Newton, Massachusetts, 8753-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384487

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Description

The image shows a view looking east from a footbridge during construction work on depressing tracks at Newton railroad station in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible elements include multiple train tracks running parallel, construction activity along the tracks, and a large stone building with an intricately designed roof in the foreground. In the background, a tall brick building and various smaller structures are visible.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
bridges (built works)
commercial buildings
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013393
B-Series negative 8753-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8753-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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