Boylston Street bridge #317, Newton, Massachusetts, 8792-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384526

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Description

The image depicts the Boylston Street bridge #317 in Newton, Massachusetts. It features a railroad track running straight through the center, with trees and foliage visible on both sides. The bridge is characterized by iron or steel trusses, and there are utility poles and signs visible along the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
snow (precipitation)
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013432
B-Series negative 8792-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

PC015.002.390.8792-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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