Mt. Ida wall, cross scection, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8546-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1897-03-01

GUSN

GUSN-384139

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton (Newtonville)
Mt. Ida wall, cross scection, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8546-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Newton (Newtonville)

Description

The image shows a cross section of the Mt. Ida wall in Newton (Newtonville), Massachusetts. The wall is constructed from large, stacked stone blocks. A ladder is propped against the wall, and there are wooden beams and planks leaning against it. There is also a vertical wooden fence or barrier to the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fences
foundation stones (wall components)
poles (wood products)
ladders
photographs
negatives (photographic)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013186
B-Series negative 8546-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.420.8546-B

Places

Newtonville (Newton, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [part of inhabited place]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

negatives (photographic)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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