Church Street bridge, during the depression of tracks below grade, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8454-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1895

GUSN

GUSN-384227

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Description

The image shows the Church Street Bridge in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, during the process of lowering tracks. Visible elements include the railway tracks extending into the distance, bordered by utility poles and a fence on one side. An iron structure, part of the bridge, is visible on the left side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013094
B-Series negative 8454-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.440.8454-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)

Description Level

Item

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