West abutment trench, Glen Avenue, looking south, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8837-B

Description

The image shows a trench at the west abutment on Glen Avenue, looking south in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. The trench is supported by wooden beams and the ground is uneven with some rocks and debris visible. Some people are seen standing at the far end of the trench.

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Descriptive Terms

trenches
abutments
construction (assembling)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013477
B-Series negative 8837-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

PC015.002.460.8837-B

Places

Newton Center (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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West abutment trench, Glen Avenue, looking south, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8837-B

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