Riverside, view looking east over station platform, junction with Highland Branch on the right, Newton, Massachusetts, 5388-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382672

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Description

The image shows a view looking east over a railway station platform at Riverside in Newton, Massachusetts. Multiple train tracks are present, with the junction of the Highland Branch visible on the right. The station structure is situated on the right, with semaphore signals and telegraph poles lining the tracks. Trees and additional structures are visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
railroads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011392
B-Series negative 5388-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

PC015.002.430.5388-B

Places

Newton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A large portion of the top left portion of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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