Main Line, cross section of Margin Street wall, Newton, Massachusetts, 8476-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1897-01-18

GUSN

GUSN-384249

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Description

The image shows a group of men working at a construction site, identified as the Main Line cross-section of the Margin Street wall in Newton, Massachusetts. The workers are handling large stone blocks, with some using tools and others observing the work. A partially constructed wall and heavy earth-moving equipment figure prominently in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
retaining walls
construction (assembling)
workers
bridges (built works)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013116
B-Series negative 8476-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8476-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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