Church Street railroad crossing, Newton, Massachusetts, 8741-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895

GUSN

GUSN-384475

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Description

The image depicts the Church Street railroad crossing in Newton, Massachusetts. A railroad track crosses a dirt road lined with trees. To the right, there is a small building with a fenced area and visible utility poles nearby. A sign indicating the railroad crossing is prominent, and a horse-drawn carriage is seen on the road.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
buildings (structures)
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013381
B-Series negative 8741-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.8741-B

Date Notes

Created month: 09

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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