Bridge crossing the Charles River, old boat houses on the left, Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts, 6326-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383588

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton (Riverside)
Bridge crossing the Charles River, old boat houses on the left, Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts, 6326-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Newton (Riverside)

Description

The image shows a bridge crossing over the Charles River in Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts. On the left side are old boathouses adjacent to the river. The bridge features a lattice-like structure supported by stone abutments. Wooden decking is visible in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
rivers
boathouses
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012308
B-Series negative 6326-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

PC015.002.430.6326-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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