Washington Street bridge, removed for Mass. Turnpike 1963-1964, West Newton, Newton, Mass., 10515-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1897-01-01

GUSN

GUSN-382283

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Description

The image shows a metal truss bridge under structural removal work, located on Washington Street in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Below the bridge runs a set of railroad tracks with flatbed train cars loaded with large stone blocks. The bridge and surrounding area are set against a stone retaining wall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
bridges (built works)
railroads
rolling stock
freight trains
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003430
B-Series negative 10515-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.440.10515-B

Places

West Newton (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

Bridges
Railroads

Description Level

Item

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