Centre Street railroad crossing, north of tracks, Highland Branch, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8811-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384545

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Description

The image shows the Centre Street railroad crossing, located north of the tracks on the Highland Branch at Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible in the scene are railroad tracks, utility poles, a crossing gate, and a sign reading "RAILROAD CROSSING." On the left, there is a large wooden building, and on the right, a small wooden structure near a tree. The roadway is unpaved and lined with trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
gatehouses
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013451
B-Series negative 8811-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

PC015.002.460.8811-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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