Retaining wall, Orange Line, Newton, Mass., 10521-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382289

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton - Rail scenes and construction
Retaining wall, Orange Line, Newton, Mass., 10521-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Newton - Rail scenes and construction

Description

The image depicts a stone retaining wall with multiple horizontal courses, located in Newton, Massachusetts, associated with the Orange Line. Behind the wall, part of a brick building with a window and a closed door can be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

retaining walls
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003436
B-Series negative 10521-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

PC015.002.450.10521-B

Places

Newton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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