Main Line, view of pile driver, Newton, Massachusetts, 8478-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384251

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Newton
Main Line, view of pile driver, Newton, Massachusetts, 8478-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Newton

Description

The image shows a pile driver on a construction site in Newton, Massachusetts. The tall machine is centered in the frame, with lines and pulleys visible. In the background, there are trees and a multi-story building with chimneys. Several individuals are present near the machine, engaging in construction work.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
construction (assembling)
pile drivers
workers
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013118
B-Series negative 8478-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8478-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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