1906-05-10
GUSN-384455
The image shows a freight yard in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, before groundbreaking for the Highland Branch. In the foreground, several railroad tracks are visible. There is a large crane positioned on the tracks, with its bucket suspended in the air, possibly in use for loading or unloading materials. Nearby, several freight cars filled with debris or materials can be seen, and a few individuals are standing next to the equipment. Wooden houses and utility poles are visible in the background.
railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
bridges (built works)
derricks
workers
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)
IMLS Negative Barcode NP013361
B-Series negative 8721-B
1 glass plate negative
PC015
Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
1966
PC015.002.460.8721-B
Newton Center (Newton, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [part of inhabited place]
Boston and Albany Railroad Co.
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)
Item
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