Excavating for Laundry Brook, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8474-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384247

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Description

The image depicts an excavation site for Laundry Brook in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. There is a wooden framework structure within the excavation area, and several figures can be seen working or walking across the site. In the background, a large two-story house is visible, surrounded by trees and other structures. Power lines are suspended above the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
construction (assembling)
excavation (process)
workers
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013114
B-Series negative 8474-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.420.8474-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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