Riverside-Highland Branch (taken at signal 91), Newton, Massachusetts, 5343-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-1913

GUSN

GUSN-382627

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Description

The image depicts a section of railroad tracks curving to the right, with a signal marked "91" prominently visible. These tracks are part of the Riverside-Highland Branch in Newton, Massachusetts. In the background, there are utility poles and a snow-covered landscape with trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
woods (plant communities)
utility poles
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011347
B-Series negative 5343-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.5343-B

Places

Newton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken into multiple pieces. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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