Construction detail of Washington Street, now gone to make way for Massachusetts Turnpike, Newton, Massachusetts, 5360-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382644

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Description

The image shows a construction detail of Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts, prior to its removal for the Massachusetts Turnpike. The scene includes a wooden fence, a pile of rubble or debris with barrels nearby, a utility pole with wires, and a large metal structure, possibly a bridge or overpass. A tripod is visible to the right side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
construction (assembling)
barrels (containers)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011364
B-Series negative 5360-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

PC015.002.390.5360-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: The bottom left corner of this negative is broken. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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