Newtonville station, looking west, demolished to make way for the Massachusetts Turnpike, Newton, Massachusetts, 6441-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383696

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Description

The image shows Newtonville station in Newton, Massachusetts, looking westward. A covered platform with a sign reading "Newtonville" is visible on the left side, with train tracks running alongside it. There is an arched pedestrian bridge overhead and another bridge further down the tracks. Two individuals are standing on the platform. The station was demolished to make way for the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
platforms (floors)
railroads
bridges (built works)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012597
B-Series negative 6441-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

PC015.002.420.6441-B

Places

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

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom right corner of this negative is broken.

Description Level

Item

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