Foundation pit, north abutment of Putnam Street bridge, West Newton, Newton, Mass., 10494-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382262

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Description

The image shows the foundation pit of the north abutment of Putnam Street bridge in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden beams and structures supporting the sides of the pit, along with scattered rocks and some water at the bottom. The area surrounding the pit shows construction materials and equipment.

Details

Descriptive Terms

foundations (structural elements)
abutments
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003409
B-Series negative 10494-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

PC015.002.440.10494-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

Bridges--Abutments
Construction

Description Level

Item

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