Looking west from temporary platform, showing Margin Street wall, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8764-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384498

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Description

The image shows a view looking west from a temporary platform in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. In the foreground, two individuals are standing on the platform, which features a bench. The photograph captures a construction scene with a stone wall along Margin Street, and a railway track below with a train carrying large blocks of stone. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
platforms (floors)
bridges (built works)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013404
B-Series negative 8764-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

PC015.002.440.8764-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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