Main line at Riverside, looking west toward Weston and Wellesley Farms, Newton, Massachusetts, 5458-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382742

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton (Riverside)
Main line at Riverside, looking west toward Weston and Wellesley Farms, Newton, Massachusetts, 5458-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Newton (Riverside)

Description

The image depicts a set of railroad tracks at Riverside, looking west toward Weston and Wellesley Farms in Newton, Massachusetts. The tracks extend into the distance and overhead signal towers are visible. On the left side, utility poles and a small structure are seen alongside the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
hills
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011462
B-Series negative 5458-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

PC015.002.430.5458-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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