Main Line, trench for north abutment, Walnut Street, looking east, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8518-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384291

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Description

The image shows a construction site in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, where a trench for the north abutment on Walnut Street is being worked on. Several workers are present in the trench, which is supported by a visible iron pipe overhead. In the background, a bridge structure is visible. The view is directed eastward.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
trenches
bridges (built works)
abutments
construction (assembling)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013158
B-Series negative 8518-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.420.8518-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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