1890-1925
GUSN-384239
The image depicts the Main Line at the Washington Street crossing in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, seen from the north side. A railroad track crosses the street, and a moving train is visible. There are utility poles, a building with "COAL, WOOD" signage, and a horse-drawn carriage is partially visible on the right. In the background, a church with a prominent steeple can be seen. There are also two people walking near the crossing.
railroads
grade crossings
passenger trains
rolling stock
streets
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)
IMLS Negative Barcode NP013106
B-Series negative 8466-B
1 glass plate negative
PC015
Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
PC015.002.440.8466-B
West Newton (Newton, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [part of inhabited place]
Boston and Albany Railroad Co.
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)
Item
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