Crossing of Washington Street, start of grade crossing elimination project in 1895, Newton, Massachusetts, 5371-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895

GUSN

GUSN-382655

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton - Rail scenes and construction
Crossing of Washington Street, start of grade crossing elimination project in 1895, Newton, Massachusetts, 5371-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 Crossing of Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are a railroad track and various structures associated with the grade crossing elimination project. Several telegraph poles line the sides of the road and residential buildings can be seen in the background. Construction materials and debris are visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
construction (assembling)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011375
B-Series negative 5371-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.450.5371-B

Places

Newton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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