Bridge over tracks, street unknown, Newton, Mass., 10504-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1904-10-29

GUSN

GUSN-382272

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton - Rail scenes and construction
Bridge over tracks, street unknown, Newton, Mass., 10504-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 a bridge over railway tracks in Newton, Massachusetts. There is a stone retaining wall beneath the bridge, and a metal railing runs along the top. In the background, there are several buildings, including a multi-story structure and residential houses. A utility pole is visible near the bridge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003419
B-Series negative 10504-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.450.10504-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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