Washington Street railroad crossing, from south side, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8748-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384482

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Description

The image shows a railroad crossing at Washington Street in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, viewed from the south side. Prominent in the scene are a railroad crossing sign and a warning sign stating "Look Out for Engine." Behind the crossing, various buildings, utility poles, and leafless trees line the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013388
B-Series negative 8748-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.440.8748-B

Places

West Newton (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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