Old bridge #317 over Boylston Street, Eliot, Newton, Massachusetts, 8824-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384558

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Description

The image depicts old bridge #317 over Boylston Street in Eliot, Newton, Massachusetts. The bridge features a truss design and is supported by a stone abutment. Snow is visible on the ground and along the road beneath the bridge. Power lines run parallel to the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013464
B-Series negative 8824-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

PC015.002.390.8824-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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