Ledge, north side looking west from station #249 and #250, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 8828-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905-04-01

GUSN

GUSN-384562

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Description

The image shows a railroad track stretching into the distance, viewed from station markers #249 and #250 in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. On the right, there is a rocky ledge with a wooden fence running along the top. Trees and a utility pole are visible on the left side of the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
fences
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013468
B-Series negative 8828-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

PC015.002.400.8828-B

Places

Newton Highlands (Newton, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [part of inhabited place]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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