Depressing tracks of Newton Highland Branch, view of steam shovel at work between Cypress and Institution Streets, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 9613-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1906-10-08

GUSN

GUSN-381386

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Description

The image depicts a construction scene on the Newton Highland Branch in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, between Cypress and Institution Streets. A steam shovel is actively working on the tracks and several workers are present. There is also a horse-drawn cart being used in the construction process.

Details

Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
construction equipment
railroads
steam shovels
cuts (earthworks)
workers
horse-drawn vehicles
bridges (built works)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002533
B-Series negative 9613-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.460.9613-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)

Subjects

Railroads
Construction

Description Level

Item

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