Steam shovel at Mt. Ida, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8455-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1897-02-02

GUSN

GUSN-384228

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Description

The image shows a steam shovel at work on a hillside at Mt. Ida in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. Several men are present around the steam shovel and are standing on a rail car labeled "B&A". Snow is visible on the ground, and a house and additional workers can be seen in the background near the top of the hill.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
steam shovels
workers
houses
residential structures
exterior views
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013095
B-Series negative 8455-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.420.8455-B

Places

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

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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