Richardson Street Bridge, north abutment, east end, Newton, Mass., 10503-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1904-11-04

GUSN

GUSN-382271

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton - Rail scenes and construction
Richardson Street Bridge, north abutment, east end, Newton, Mass., 10503-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Newton - Rail scenes and construction

Description

The image shows the north abutment at the east end of the Richardson Street Bridge in Newton, Massachusetts. The structure is constructed of large stone blocks. Below the abutment, railroad tracks are visible, and a metal railing lines the top of the bridge. The background includes some trees and a building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
railroads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003418
B-Series negative 10503-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.450.10503-B

Places

Newton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Bridges
Railroads

Description Level

Item

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