South abutment for Boylston Street bridge, after removal of form, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 8857-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384591

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Description

The image shows the south abutment of the Boylston Street bridge in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, after the removal of the form. The concrete surface of the abutment is visible, and there are some construction materials such as wooden beams and metal rods at the base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

abutments
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013497
B-Series negative 8857-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

PC015.002.400.8857-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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