Erecting new bridge #339 over Charles River on Newton Lower Falls Branch, Newton, Massachusetts, 8923-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911-02-12

GUSN

GUSN-384657

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Description

The image shows the construction site of a new bridge, labeled as #339, over the Charles River on the Newton Lower Falls Branch in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are concrete and wooden structural components, with snow covering the ground and parts of the construction site. In the background, workmen can be seen attending to the construction. Trees are visible in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
abutments
rivers
cranes (equipment)
workers
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013563
B-Series negative 8923-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

PC015.002.410.8923-B

Places

Newton Lower Falls (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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