Construction of bridge #339 over Charles River, Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts, 6386-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911-02-12

GUSN

GUSN-383641

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Description

The image depicts the construction of bridge #339 over the Charles River at Newton Lower Falls in Newton, Massachusetts. A large crane labeled "Rossie Bridge Works" is positioned on a temporary trestle structure, with parts of the bridge spanning the river. The surrounding area is covered in snow and bare trees are visible near the construction site.

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Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
cranes (equipment)
rivers
workers
snow (precipitation)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012542
B-Series negative 6386-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.410.6386-B

Places

Newton Lower Falls (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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