Washington Street bridge, Waban, Newton, Massachusetts, 8821-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384555

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Description

The image shows the Washington Street bridge in Waban, Newton, Massachusetts. The bridge is constructed over railroad tracks, with stone abutments visible on either side of the tracks. Snow covers the ground, and a small building can be seen in the distance, with a hilly landscape beyond.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013461
B-Series negative 8821-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

PC015.002.390.8821-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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