Foundation for Newton Station, Newton, Massachusetts, 8456-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384229

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Description

The image shows the construction site for the foundation of Newton Station in Newton, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks covered in snow. The construction area is fenced off, with materials and equipment visible. In the background, there is a large, multi-story building with a prominent clock tower. Other buildings with various shop signs are also visible nearby.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
foundations (structural elements)
construction (assembling)
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013096
B-Series negative 8456-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8456-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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