Historic New England

Near station #254, showing south side line, Newton Highlands,Â Newton, Massachusetts, 8849-B

The image shows a railway track near station #254 in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. On the right side, there are residential houses behind a wooden fence. To the left, a utility pole and a line of trees are visible alongside the railway.

Date: 1905-04-01

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384583

Ref. Code: PC015.002.400.8849-B

Freight yard, looking east from Centre Street, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8850-B

The image depicts a freight yard in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, looking east from Centre Street. It features multiple railroad tracks with a few freight cars visible on them. There are piles of gravel and structures alongside the tracks, including a small building and utility poles. Reside...

Date: 1905-12-30

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384584

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8850-B

Construction of north abutment at Rogers Street, looking west, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 8851-B

The image depicts the construction of the north abutment at Rogers Street in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are several workers standing near a railroad track and a flatbed train car loaded with large stones. Wooden framework is being constructed alongside the track, and trees are ...

Date: 1905-06-29

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384585

Ref. Code: PC015.002.400.8851-B

Newton Highlands Railroad Station, showing supports, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 8852-B

The image shows the Newton Highlands Railroad Station in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. The station features a shingled roof with visible wood and stone structural supports. There is construction work evident around the platform and a section of railway track is visible in the foreground.

Date: 1905-06-29

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384586

Ref. Code: PC015.002.400.8852-B

Embankment support, temporary track west of Walnut Street, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 8853-B

The image shows a temporary track running along an embankment west of Walnut Street in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. Several houses with fences line the embankment above the track, and there are trees interspersed among them. A group of people is visible in the distance near the tracks.

Date: 1905-09-17

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384587

Ref. Code: PC015.002.400.8853-B

Institution Avenue bridge, tearing down abutments, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8854-B

The image shows a group of workers dismantling the abutments of the Institution Avenue bridge in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Several men are positioned both on and below the bridge, surrounded by large rocks and wooden debris. A woman stands on the bridge above, looking over the scene.

Date: 1906-05-10

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384588

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8854-B

View at Centre Street looking west, showing construction, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8855-B

The image depicts a construction site at Centre Street looking west in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. There are workers near a railway track with construction equipment, including a crane and several carts. Piles of dirt and wooden frameworks are visible on the site, and buildings can be seen...

Date: 1906-05-10

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384589

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8855-B

Reinforcement of supports for electric railroad trestle at Boylston Street, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 8856-B

The image shows the reinforcement of supports for an electric railroad trestle at Boylston Street in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. The structure features wooden beams and supports with visible railroad tracks in the foreground. The beams are arranged in a crisscross pattern, providing add...

Date: 1905-10-27

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384590

Ref. Code: PC015.002.400.8856-B

South abutment for Boylston Street bridge, after removal of form, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 8857-B

The image shows the south abutment of the Boylston Street bridge in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, after the removal of the form. The concrete surface of the abutment is visible, and there are some construction materials such as wooden beams and metal rods at the base.

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384591

Ref. Code: PC015.002.400.8857-B

North side of cut, just east of Hyde Street, showing embankment, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 8858-B

The image shows the north side of a cut just east of Hyde Street in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. It features an embankment with exposed layers of soil and gravel. In the foreground, a railway track runs parallel to the embankment. In the background, there are trees and the roof of a buil...

Date: 1905-05-27

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384592

Ref. Code: PC015.002.400.8858-B

North side of cut, just east of Hyde Street, showing embankment, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 8859-B

The image depicts the north side of a cut, just east of Hyde Street, in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. It shows a geological embankment with observable layers of sediment and several large rocks or boulders at the base. A wooden fence is visible at the top of the embankment.

Date: 1905-05-27

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384593

Ref. Code: PC015.002.400.8859-B

Institution Avenue bridge, tearing down abutments, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8860-B

The image shows the Institution Avenue bridge in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, where the abutments are being torn down. Visible are the wooden structures and supports surrounding the bridge, along with nearby railroad tracks.

Date: 1906-08-13

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384594

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8860-B

Institution Avenue, view showing planking and shoring, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8861-B

The image shows a view of construction work on Institution Avenue in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. It features wooden planking and shoring structures supporting the area. A person is visible standing on an elevated wooden platform or bridge above the construction site.

Date: 1906-08-25

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384595

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8861-B

View along track, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8862-B

The image shows a view along a railroad track in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. There are railroad tracks on the left and several men working near a piece of machinery in the foreground. To the right, there are wooden structures and buildings, with some additional buildings visible in the bac...

Date: 1906-09-07

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384596

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8862-B

View of concrete piers for coal trestle, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8863-B

The image depicts a view of multiple concrete piers that are part of the construction for a coal trestle in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Wooden beams and construction materials are visible, and a set of train tracks runs parallel to the piers on the right side.

Date: 1906-11-09

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384597

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8863-B

Steam shovel at Langley Road, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8864-B

The image shows a steam shovel in operation at Langley Road, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. The steam shovel is equipped with a large boom and bucket for excavation work. Several men are standing nearby, observing or working around the machinery. A building with a distinctive turret can be se...

Date: 1906-11-23

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384598

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8864-B

View looking west under temporary Cypress Street bridge, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8865-B

The image shows a view looking west under a temporary bridge on Cypress Street in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. The scene includes a railway track running under the bridge, with construction materials and debris scattered alongside the tracks. The bridge is supported by wooden beams and feat...

Date: 1906-11-09

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384599

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8865-B

View of Paul Street, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8866-B

The image shows Paul Street in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. A dirt road with trolley tracks curves through the scene, lined by grassy areas and fenced by trees. A large house is partially visible behind the trees on the right side of the image. A streetlight stands near the house and teleph...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384600

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8866-B

Newton Centre railroad station, view showing foundation wall, Newton, Massachusetts, 8867-B

The image shows a detailed view of the foundation wall of the Newton Centre railroad station in Newton, Massachusetts. The wall appears to be made of a textured stone material. Elements of the building's side are visible, including a door, windows, and a section of the roof with a drainpipe.

Date: 1906-11-23

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384601

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8867-B

Newton Centre railroad station, view showing foundation wall, Newton, Massachusetts, 8868-B

The image depicts a view of the foundation wall of the Newton Centre railroad station in Newton, Massachusetts. The scene includes a rough, stone foundation wall of the station. In the background, there is a partial view of another building, as well as a horse-drawn carriage on the right side.

Date: 1906-11-23

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384602

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8868-B

Culvert end, south side of tracks, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8869-B

The image shows a rocky culvert end on the south side of train tracks in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Vegetation, including trees and bushes, surrounds the area, and a wooden fence is visible near the culvert. A small trickle of water is present among the rocks.

Date: 1902-05-02

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384603

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8869-B

Looking east along tracks, east of Newton Centre Station from north shoulder of roadbed, Newton, Massachusetts, 8870-B

The image shows a railway track curving to the right, surrounded by trees and vegetation, looking east from the north shoulder of the roadbed. A wooden fence runs alongside the tracks on the left side of the image. The scene is east of Newton Centre Station in Newton, Massachusetts.

Date: 1905-05-02

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384604

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8870-B

East Newton Street bridge, view before rebuilding, Newton, Massachusetts, 8871-B

The image shows the East Newton Street bridge in Newton, Massachusetts, before its reconstruction. The bridge is supported by stone abutments and features a wooden structure above, with visible machinery or equipment on top. The ground below the bridge is bare and there is a road extending into the ...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384605

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8871-B

Trench and shoring at Institutional Avenue bridge, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8872-B

The image shows trenching and shoring work at the Institutional Avenue bridge in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible elements include a wooden structure supporting the trench, a bridge in the background, and construction materials scattered around the site. Train tracks run parallel to the...

Date: 1906-06-27

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384606

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8872-B

Trench and shoring at Institutional Avenue bridge, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8873-B

The image shows construction work on a trench and shoring at the Institutional Avenue bridge in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are construction materials and tools around the site, with several workers present near the railroad tracks.

Date: 1906-06-27

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384607

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8873-B

Langley Road and Beacon Street, showing grade crossing, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, 8874-B

The image depicts the intersection of Langley Road and Beacon Street in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. A brick building is prominent on the right with several store windows and bicycles parked outside. On the left, a smaller wooden structure is adjacent to a road where a horse-drawn carriage ...

Date: 1905

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384608

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.8874-B

Washington Street bridge, north abutment, lowering of tracks and elimination of grade crossing, Natick, Massachusetts, 8875-B

The image shows the north abutment of the Washington Street bridge in Natick, Massachusetts. Visible are the train tracks below the bridge, indicating the lowering of tracks and elimination of a grade crossing. A sturdy stone wall supports the bridge, with a wooden fence in front of the tracks and a...

Date: 1896-12-31

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384609

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.8875-B

Bridge #132 A, Chester, Massachusetts, 8876-B

The image shows Bridge #132 A in Chester, Massachusetts. The bridge is a simple stone and timber structure, with large stone blocks supporting a flat wooden platform. A dirt road runs underneath while surrounding terrain includes scattered rocks and bare trees.

Date: 1903

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384610

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8876-B

Bridge #131, west abutment, Chester, Massachusetts, 8877-B

The image depicts the west abutment of Bridge #131 in Chester, Massachusetts. It shows a sturdy stone structure supporting the bridge, with a body of water flowing underneath and surrounding natural foliage. The underside of the bridge is visible with its metal framework.

Date: ca. 1903

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384611

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8877-B

Bridge #131, south wing and abutment, Chester, Massachusetts, 8878-B

The image shows the south wing and abutment of Bridge #131 in Chester, Massachusetts. The structure is composed of large stone blocks, forming a sturdy base for the bridge. Vegetation is visible in the foreground. Portions of the bridge's metal components are visible above the stonework.

Date: ca. 1903

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384612

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8878-B

Bridge #129, detail, Chester, Massachusetts, 8879-B

The image depicts a detailed view of Bridge #129 in Chester, Massachusetts. A stone bridge abutment is visible, with a metal bridge structure overhead. A child is standing near a measuring pole beneath the bridge. There is surveying equipment on a tripod in the foreground, and another person is part...

Date: 1907-07-16

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384613

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8879-B

Bridge #133, Chester, Massachusetts, 8880-B

The image depicts Bridge #133 in Chester, Massachusetts. It is a metal truss bridge with a lattice of diagonal and vertical supports. The bridge is surrounded by dense foliage and trees.

Date: 1903-07-31

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384614

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8880-B

Bridge #133, Chester, Massachusetts, 8881-B

The image shows the underside of Bridge #133 in Chester, Massachusetts. The structure features a riveted metal framework supported by a stone abutment. A tripod is placed on the ground near the bridge, alongside some foliage. A blurred figure appears near a water body to the right.

Date: 1903-07-31

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384615

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8881-B

Bridge #133, Chester, Massachusetts, 8882-B

The image depicts the masonry abutment of Bridge #133 in Chester, Massachusetts. It shows a close-up view of the stone structure with a metal bridge frame above. A measuring rod and tripod are visible beside the stonework, surrounded by vegetation.

Date: 1903-07-31

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384616

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8882-B

Bridge over the Westfield River, Huntington Massachusetts, 8883-B

The image depicts a bridge over the Westfield River in Huntington, Massachusetts. It shows a truss bridge structure with a series of metal beams forming a lattice pattern. The bridge is supported by stone piers, and a few people are standing near one of the supports. In the background, there are tre...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384617

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.8883-B

Bridge #216, Post Road crossing, Niverville, Kinderhook, New York, 8884-B

The image shows a stone masonry abutment of Bridge #216 at the Post Road crossing in Niverville, Kinderhook, New York. The structure consists of large, rough-hewn stone blocks stacked to form the support for the bridge. Parts of wooden beams and a grassy slope are visible at the top.

Date: 1906-05-15

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384618

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.8884-B

General view, Chester, Massachusetts, 8685-B

The image shows a rural scene in Chester, Massachusetts, featuring a man standing on a dirt path that winds through a grassy area. There are several trees without leaves and utility poles positioned along the path. In the background, there is a rail track with a hill behind it, and a small house par...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384419

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8685-B

General view, Chester, Massachusetts, 8686-B

The image shows a general view in Chester, Massachusetts. It features a large two-story wooden house on the right, with several trees surrounding it. A dirt road runs through the foreground, bordered by a wooden fence on the left. In the background, there is a large hill covered with trees.

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384420

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8686-B

Railroad crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 8687-B

The image shows a railroad crossing in Chester, Massachusetts. Visible are the train tracks running diagonally through a rural landscape, with wooden fences and utility poles alongside. In the background, there are several buildings and trees, and hills can be seen in the distance.

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384421

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8687-B

Railroad crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 8688-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing in Chester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are railway tracks and a crossing sign that reads "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE CARS." In the background, there are several buildings, including a house and a barn, set against a backdrop of hills a...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384422

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8688-B

View along tracks, Chester, Massachusetts, 8689-B

The image depicts a view along railroad tracks in Chester, Massachusetts. The tracks run diagonally from the lower left to the background on the right. To the left of the tracks are grassy hills with a stone wall and several leafless trees scattered across the landscape. In the distance, more hills ...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384423

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8689-B

Railroad crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 8690-B

The image shows a railroad crossing in Chester, Massachusetts. Visible elements include railroad tracks intersecting a dirt path, a "RAILROAD CROSSING" sign mounted on a post, and several buildings nearby. There are leafless trees and a backdrop of rolling hills.

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384424

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8690-B

Railroad crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 8691-B

The image shows a railroad crossing in Chester, Massachusetts. The foreground features two sets of railroad tracks stretching into the distance. In the background, there are leafless trees and a residential area with several houses, including a larger house with distinctive architectural features. A...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384425

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8691-B

Railroad crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 8692-B

The image shows a railroad crossing in Chester, Massachusetts, featuring a stretch of train tracks extending into the distance. To the left, there are a few wooden buildings situated near the base of a hill. A sign labeled "RAILROAD CROSSING" is visible on the right, next to the tracks. The backgrou...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384426

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8692-B

View at railroad crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 8693-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing in Chester, Massachusetts. A dirt road leads up a slight hill, while a wooden house is visible on the right side amidst trees. There are signs at the crossing, one reading "RAILROAD CROSSING" and another saying "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." A fence and bare trees a...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384427

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8693-B

Railroad crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 8694-B

The image shows a railroad crossing in Chester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks crossing a dirt path. A wooden fence and utility poles are visible along the path. In the background, a two-story house is situated on a hill, surrounded by leafless trees. The landscape inclu...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384428

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8694-B

View along tracks, probably the Chester and Becket Railroad, Chester, Massachusetts, 8695-B

The image shows a view along railroad tracks, likely part of the Chester and Becket Railroad in Chester, Massachusetts. On the left, a steep rocky cliff dominates the scene. The ground is covered with rocks and patches of snow, while the tracks run parallel to the cliff, disappearing into the distan...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384429

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8695-B

View along tracks of the Chester and Becket Railroad, Chester, Massachusetts, 8696-B

The image shows a view along the tracks of the Chester and Becket Railroad in Chester, Massachusetts. The railway tracks curve to the left, bordered by a rocky embankment on one side and vegetation on the other.

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384430

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8696-B

Rock cut in Chester and Becket Railroad, near Emery Mine, Chester, Massachusetts, 8697-B

The image shows a section of the Chester and Becket Railroad near Emery Mine in Chester, Massachusetts. The railroad tracks curve around a rock cut, with rugged rock formations visible to the left. In the background, wooded hills and a small building can be seen. A person is walking along the tracks...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384431

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8697-B

Chester and Becket Railroad, at Emery Mine, Chester, Massachusetts, 8698-B

The image depicts the Chester and Becket Railroad at Emery Mine in Chester, Massachusetts. A railway track runs through a hillside landscape with a wooden building adjacent to the tracks. In the background, there are trees, additional buildings, and a visible chimney emitting smoke, situated beside ...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 384432

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8698-B

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