West Newton Railroad Station, stairway, West Newton, Newton, Mass., 10131-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381902

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Description

The image depicts the stairway at the West Newton Railroad Station in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. The stairs are made of stone and feature metal railings. A portion of the station building is visible, showcasing its brick exterior and a small window. A stone retaining wall runs alongside the stairway.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
stairs
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003049
B-Series negative 10131-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

PC015.002.440.10131-B

Places

West Newton (Newton, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [part of inhabited place]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Stairs

Description Level

Item

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