Main Line, raising Washington Street girder, Newton, Massachusetts, 8515-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384288

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Description

The image depicts the process of raising a girder over Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts. A large girder is suspended by cables, supported by a central pulley system. Below, a railway line is visible with a locomotive positioned on the tracks, surrounded by flatbed train cars carrying construction materials. Power lines and a few buildings can also be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
trains (vehicle groupings)
freight trains
girder bridges
construction (assembling)
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013155
B-Series negative 8515-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8515-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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