Embankment opposite railroad station, Newton, Massachusetts, 8773-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384507

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton
Embankment opposite railroad station, Newton, Massachusetts, 8773-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Newton

Description

The image shows a railroad track running parallel to an embankment opposite a railroad station in Newton, Massachusetts. On the left side, a station platform with a canopy supported by columns is visible. Above the embankment, there is a building, partially visible, with a tower structure. The tracks extend into the distance, with a bridge visible further along.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
platforms (floors)
embankments
locomotives
bridges (built works)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013413
B-Series negative 8773-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

PC015.002.390.8773-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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