Hyde Brook Culvert construction under lowered tracks, Newton, Mass., 10608-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1896-09-25

GUSN

GUSN-382374

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton - Rail scenes and construction
Hyde Brook Culvert construction under lowered tracks, Newton, Mass., 10608-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 shows the construction of the Hyde Brook Culvert under lowered railway tracks in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden beams and scaffolding supporting the structure, alongside construction debris such as wooden planks and tools. The scene depicts a partially completed culvert opening nestled within the framework.

Details

Descriptive Terms

culverts
construction (assembling)
railroads
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003523
B-Series negative 10608-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.450.10608-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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