General view of station approaches at west end of platforms, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8801-B

Description

The image shows the station approaches at the west end of the platforms in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. The scene includes a dirt path leading upwards with scattered construction materials and tools visible. There are staircases on the left and trees in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
platforms (floors)
workers
construction (assembling)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013441
B-Series negative 8801-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.460.8801-B

Places

Newton Center (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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General view of station approaches at west end of platforms, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8801-B

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