Temporary platform, from the east, showing footbridge, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8761-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1896-09-04

GUSN

GUSN-384495

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Description

The image shows a temporary platform in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, viewed from the east. The scene features a footbridge spanning over railway tracks, with several people visible on the platform. There are utility poles alongside the tracks and trees in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
platforms (floors)
footbridges
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013401
B-Series negative 8761-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

PC015.002.420.8761-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)

Description Level

Item

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