Newton Highlands railroad station after lowering of platform to level of depressed track, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 8805-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384539

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Description

The image shows the Newton Highlands railroad station in Newton, Massachusetts, after the platform was lowered to the level of the depressed track. The building features a stone exterior with steps leading down to the platform. There are several railings and lamps visible, along with a sign indicating a telegraph office. A section of railroad track with construction equipment can be seen in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
platforms (floors)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013445
B-Series negative 8805-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

PC015.002.400.8805-B

Places

Newton Highlands (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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