Riverside, looking west, Newton, Massachusetts, 5457-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382741

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Description

The image depicts a railway yard at Riverside, looking west in Newton, Massachusetts. Multiple railroad tracks run parallel, with utility poles lining the area. In the background, a hillside with sparse trees is visible. An elevated gantry with signal lights is situated over the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
hills
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011461
B-Series negative 5457-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

PC015.002.430.5457-B

Places

Newton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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