Riverside Railroad Station, exterior, showing switch tower and signals, Newton, Mass., 10137-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381908

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Description

The image shows the exterior of the Riverside Railroad Station in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad tracks leading towards the station accompanied by a switch tower and signals. The station building is situated on the left and there are utility poles lining the right side of the tracks. Trees are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
railroad signal towers
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003055
B-Series negative 10137-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

PC015.002.430.10137-B

Places

Newton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This plate is broken in half. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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