Main Line, excavating for north abutment for Richardson Street bridge, Newton, Massachusetts, 8527-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384300

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Description

The image depicts a construction site for the north abutment of the Richardson Street bridge in Newton, Massachusetts. Several workers are present, alongside machinery such as cranes and excavation equipment. The site is alongside railway tracks with construction materials and timber visible throughout the area. In the background, a building with a dome-like structure can be seen.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
construction (assembling)
excavation (process)
freight trains
rolling stock
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013167
B-Series negative 8527-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8527-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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