Pier under Summer's Block supporting building during lowering of tracks adjoining, Newton, Mass., 10507-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382275

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Description

The image shows a wooden pier under Summer's Block in Newton, Massachusetts. It is being used to support a building during the process of lowering adjoining tracks. The structure consists of several timber beams and a chain can be seen attached to the wood. Dirt and rock are visible at the base of the support.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (supporting elements)
streets
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003422
B-Series negative 10507-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

PC015.002.450.10507-B

Places

Newton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Piers
Railroads

Description Level

Item

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