Historic New England

Mt. Vernon St., Bracing north abutment, Newton, Massachusetts, 8532-B

The image shows construction work at the north abutment on Mt. Vernon Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Several men are on the site near wooden bracing structures supporting a vertical wall of planks. A crane is lifting materials on the site of excavation. In the background, there is a large, multi-s...

Date: 1897

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

GUSN: 384096

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8532-B

Hack and Livery Stable, Newton, Massachusetts, 8533-B

The image depicts the Hack and Livery Stable in Newton, Massachusetts. The large brick building shows visible cracks, with a painted sign stating "HACK & LIVERY STABLE" on its side. In the foreground, there are piles of wooden beams and other construction materials. A person wearing a dark coat and ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384097

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8533-B

Between Natick and Framingham, west of station, on long curve looking west, Natick, Massachusetts, 8361-B

The image shows a group of workers near a railroad track on a long curve looking west between Natick and Framingham, Massachusetts. The scene includes several individuals engaged in work beside the tracks, with a body of water and trees visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384098

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.8361-B

Looking south on railroad line, Milford, Massachusetts, 8362-B

The image depicts a view looking south along a railroad line in Milford, Massachusetts. A railroad track runs parallel to a stone wall lined with trees. The landscape includes grassy fields and distant fencing.

Date: 1910-06-24

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

GUSN: 384099

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.8362-B

Looking north on railroad line, Milford, Massachusetts, 8363-B

The image depicts a railroad line running north through a rural area in Milford, Massachusetts. The track is bordered by grassy areas and a stone wall to the right. Trees and vegetation are visible along both sides of the track, and the line curves gently into the distance.

Date: 1910-06-24

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

GUSN: 384100

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.8363-B

Bridge #133A, looking south, Chester, Massachusetts, 8364-B

The image depicts Bridge #133A in Chester, Massachusetts, looking south. Two sets of railroad tracks run underneath the bridge, which crosses above them. There are telephone poles alongside the tracks, and the area is flanked by leafless trees and a hillside. Snow is visible on the ground on the lef...

Date: 1910-11-14

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

GUSN: 384101

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8364-B

Bridge #133A, looking east, Chester, Massachusetts, 8365-B

The image depicts Bridge #133A located in Chester, Massachusetts, viewed from the east. A railroad track runs beneath the bridge, flanked by rocky terrain and a telegraph pole. The bridge itself is constructed with a lattice design, and there is a sparse arrangement of trees and vegetation on either...

Date: 1910-11-14

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

GUSN: 384102

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8365-B

View along railroad, looking north, Milford, Massachusetts, 8366-B

The image depicts a view along a railroad track looking north in Milford, Massachusetts. In the foreground is a dirt path leading to several rail tracks. A small building is situated near the tracks with a boxcar nearby. Telephone poles line the tracks and a grassy hill is visible in the background.

Date: 1910-06-24

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

GUSN: 384103

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.8366-B

Unidentified grade crossing, Chatham Center, Chatham, New York, 8367-B

The image shows a railroad grade crossing at Chatham Center in Chatham, New York. Two sets of train tracks run parallel through a rural area with a small building located beside the tracks. On the left, a house and trees are visible behind a fenced area. Two men stand near a piece of equipment or ve...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384104

Ref. Code: PC015.002.800.8367-B

Unidentified street, Chatham, New York, 8368-B

The image shows an unidentified street in Chatham, New York. A dirt road runs parallel to a set of railroad tracks, which are lined with tall utility poles. There are two houses visible on the right side of the tracks, each with distinct architectural features. Leafless trees line both the road and ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384105

Ref. Code: PC015.002.800.8368-B

Side view of freight house, looking west, Russell, Massachusetts, 8369-B

The image shows a side view of a freight house with horizontal siding in Russell, Massachusetts, looking west. Several sets of railroad tracks run parallel to the building on the left side of the image. A ramp leads up to a closed door on the freight house and utility poles line the tracks. In the b...

Date: 1910-08-12

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

GUSN: 384106

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.8369-B

Coal station on the right, Framingham, Massachusetts, 8370-B

The image depicts a set of railroad tracks in Framingham, Massachusetts. On the right side, there is a building identified as a coal station, with a train car situated nearby. Multiple sets of tracks are visible, along with utility poles and a small structure further along the tracks. Some industria...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384107

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.8370-B

Church St. (south wall), east end, Newton, Massachusetts, 8534-B

The image depicts the east end of the south wall on Church Street in Newton, Massachusetts. It shows a stone retaining wall with irregularly shaped blocks. Above the wall, a wooden fence runs parallel at a higher elevation, and several leafless trees and a house or building are visible behind it.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384108

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8534-B

Waushakum Street crossing, looking east, Milford Branch, Framingham, Massachusetts, 8371-B

The image depicts the Waushakum Street crossing looking east along the Milford Branch in Framingham, Massachusetts. Visible are two large railroad crossing signs with the warning "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." The crossing is flanked by wooden fences and houses are visible on both sides of the street in...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384109

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.8371-B

Waushakum Street crossing, looking west, Milford Branch, Framingham, Massachusetts, 8372-B

The image depicts the Waushakum Street crossing on the Milford Branch in Framingham, Massachusetts, looking west. A snow-covered road with wooden fences on either side leads to a railroad crossing, with visible signs stating "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." Several residential hous...

Date: 1911-01-16

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

GUSN: 384110

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.8372-B

Main Street crossing, looking west, Ashland, Massachusetts, 8373-B

The image captures a view of Main Street crossing in Ashland, Massachusetts, looking west. In the foreground, there is a building with a porch and steps. To the right, railroad tracks run parallel to the street, with utility poles lining them. A building with a cupola can be seen in the background a...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384111

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8373-B

Crossing at station, Ashland, Massachusetts, 8374-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing at a station in Ashland, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad crossing gates with signs that read "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT for the ENGINE." The street is flanked by trees and several buildings.

Date: 1899-01-30

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

GUSN: 384112

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8374-B

Main Street crossing, looking west, Ashland, Massachusetts, 8375-B

The image depicts a view of Main Street crossing in Ashland, Massachusetts, looking west. A two-story building with a balcony is visible on the left, and a railroad crossing sign stands next to a small house on the right. In the background, there are additional buildings and leafless trees lining th...

Date: 1899-01-30

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

GUSN: 384113

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8375-B

Bridge on Athol Branch, now abandoned, 8376-B

The image depicts an abandoned bridge on the Athol Branch. It is a metal truss bridge supported by stone abutments, with visible stonework extending along each side. The area around the bridge shows scattered rocks and debris.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384114

Ref. Code: PC015.002.710.8376-B

Looking west from bridge #83A, Warren, Massachusetts, 8377-B

The image depicts a railroad track viewed from bridge #83A in Warren, Massachusetts. The tracks extend into the distance, flanked by buildings and trees on both sides. Utility poles line the track on the left, and the scene includes several houses and other structures. The view is directed toward a ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384115

Ref. Code: PC015.002.540.8377-B

West of station, looking east at bridge #73B, Charlton, Massachusetts, 8378-B

The image shows a railway line in Charlton, Massachusetts, looking east towards bridge #73B. The tracks curve, and there are telegraph poles alongside the left side. A small structure and several people are visible near the tracks on the right side. The background has rocky terrain, and the bridge s...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384116

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.8378-B

Steam shovel in cut, Charlton, Massachusetts, 8379-B

The image depicts a steam shovel engaged in excavation work in Charlton, Massachusetts. The steam shovel is positioned on tracks, with a large bucket suspended and actively digging into the earth cut. Several workers are present near the machine and a telegraph pole can be seen beside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384117

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.8379-B

West of station, looking west, Charlton, Massachusetts, 8380-B

The image depicts railroad tracks extending into the distance westward in Charlton, Massachusetts. On the right side of the tracks, a group of workers is visible, engaged in activities along an embankment. Utility poles line the left side of the tracks and trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384118

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.8380-B

Church St., north wall, Newton, Massachusetts, 8535-B

The image shows a stone wall constructed along Church Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Above the wall, a portion of a house with a mansard roof and detailed window trims is visible. In the background, there are a few leafless trees and utility poles.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384119

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8535-B

Church St., south wall, west end, Newton Massachusetts, 8536-B

The image shows a section of the south stone retaining wall located at the west end of Church Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The wall consists of large, rough-cut stones and is in front of a sloped area with some exposed earth. There is a small portion of a wooden structure visible in the top left...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384120

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8536-B

Main Line, Richardson Street, workers on bridge, Newton, Massachusetts, 8498-B

The image shows a group of workers on a bridge on the Main Line at Richardson Street, in Newton, Massachusetts. The men are dressed in work attire and appear to be engaged in construction or maintenance tasks on the bridge structure. The background features trees and residential buildings.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384271

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8498-B

Main Line, steam shovel at Centre Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 8499-B

The image depicts a construction scene at Centre Street in Newton, Massachusetts, featuring a steam shovel. The area is surrounded by dirt embankments and stone walls, with railroad tracks running alongside. Debris and wooden planks are scattered on the ground, and workers are visible on the site.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384272

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8499-B

Main Line, from Richardson Street, west from under bridge, Newton, Massachusetts, 8500-B

The image shows a railway scene in Newton, Massachusetts, viewed from Richardson Street. In the foreground, a railroad track extends under a bridge with a train car carrying rubble. The bridge is supported by stone abutments, and there are piles of wood and other debris alongside the tracks. Utility...

Date: 1897-04-10

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

GUSN: 384273

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8500-B

Main Line, St. James Street rock excavation, Newton, Massachusetts, 8501-B

The image depicts a rock excavation at St. James Street in Newton, Massachusetts. A trench is filled with water, and equipment and support structures are visible along the sides. In the background, residential buildings and trees are present. A few utility poles and a pedestrian bridge can be seen c...

Date: 1896-11-06

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

GUSN: 384274

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8501-B

Main Line, looking east from Washington Street footbridge, showing Wolcott and Co. factory, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8502-B

The image depicts a view looking east from the Washington Street footbridge in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are railway tracks alongside which several buildings and train cars are present. Prominently featured is the Wolcott and Co. factory, identifiable by its signage, with a tall ch...

Date: 1896

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

GUSN: 384275

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8502-B

Main Line, ledge at 13th milepost, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8503-B

The image shows a construction area in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, near the 13th milepost from Boston. Several workers are visible on a rocky ledge, engaged in construction activities. A small rail track runs through the site, with two open wagons filled with rocks. There is a hoisting appar...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384276

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8503-B

Main Line, St. James Street ledge from the west before work began, Newton, Massachusetts, 8504-B

The image depicts the Main Line at St. James Street ledge in Newton, Massachusetts, viewed from the west before construction work began. Visible are multiple railway tracks in the foreground, with a residential-style house and several trees situated on the higher ground behind the tracks.

Date: 1896

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

GUSN: 384277

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8504-B

Main Line, temporary platform, east end from the north, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8505-B

The image shows a temporary platform in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, viewed from the north at the east end. A wooden cart with spoked wheels is positioned on the platform beside a vertical post with a lantern attached. In the background, there are houses and trees beyond a wooden fence.

Date: 1896-09-04

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

GUSN: 384278

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8505-B

Main Line, south abutment of Mt. Vernon Street Bridge, Newton, Massachusetts, 8506-B

The image shows the construction of the south abutment of the Mt. Vernon Street Bridge in Newton, Massachusetts. A team of workers is seen handling large blocks of stone, some of which are on flatbed railway cars marked "B&A." There are residential houses in the background, and the scene includes va...

Date: 1897-02-11

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

GUSN: 384279

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8506-B

Main Line, steam shovel at Brackett's shed near Bellevue Street, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8507-B

The image shows a railway with two tracks running parallel to each other, leading into the distance. To the left, there is a large shed identified as Brackett's shed. A steam shovel is visible near the tracks further along. A house is on the right side of the tracks, and piles of stones are located ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384280

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8507-B

Main Line, Hyland Street drain, showing workers under tracks, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8508-B

The image depicts a group of workers in a trench working on a drainage system under tracks in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. The trench is reinforced with wooden supports, and several workers are standing in muddy conditions, some holding tools. Pipes and equipment are visible in the background...

Date: 1896-09-26

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

GUSN: 384281

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8508-B

Pile driver with lever, Newton, Massachusetts, 8509-B

The image depicts a group of men working with a pile driver, which is equipped with a lever, in Newton, Massachusetts. The structure is prominently positioned in the center, with components such as pulleys and cables visible. Several workers are gathered around the apparatus, and residential buildin...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384282

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8509-B

Main Line, Hunt's Shop, after excavating, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8510-B

The image depicts a railway line in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, after excavation work. To the right, a large building, identified as "Hunt's Shop," is adjacent to the tracks. There is visible excavation with soil and debris along the rail lines. Several tracks run parallel, and a vertical st...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384283

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8510-B

Main Line, view from near north abutment, Putnam Street, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8511-B

The image depicts a railway line near the north abutment of Putnam Street in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible along the tracks are workers, equipment, and construction materials such as stone blocks. To the left are train cars and trees, while to the right is a building and utility poles.

Date: 1896-09-21

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

GUSN: 384284

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8511-B

Main Line, steam shovel just west of Brackett's shed, near Harvard, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8512-B

The image depicts a steam shovel operating just west of Brackett's shed, near Harvard, in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a railway track with earthmoving equipment and a steam locomotive visible. On the left, a line of freight cars is seen on a parallel track, while ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384285

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8512-B

Main Line, bracing for wall, south side, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8513-B

The image shows a construction site in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. Several workers are present, engaged in bracing a wooden structure along a sloped wall. Large stones and construction materials are scattered throughout the site. Visible in the background is a railroad line with multiple uti...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384286

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8513-B

Newton Railroad Station, during construction, Newton, Massachusetts, 8514-B

The image depicts the Newton Railroad Station under construction in Newton, Massachusetts. Several workers are standing on the roof framework of the station building, which features a stone structure with arched windows. Scaffolding supports the construction effort, and railroad tracks are visible i...

Date: 1897-04-20

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

GUSN: 384287

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8514-B

Main Line, raising Washington Street girder, Newton, Massachusetts, 8515-B

The image depicts the process of raising a girder over Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts. A large girder is suspended by cables, supported by a central pulley system. Below, a railway line is visible with a locomotive positioned on the tracks, surrounded by flatbed train cars carrying const...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384288

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8515-B

Steam shovel, seen from tracks, Newton, Massachusetts, 8516-B

The image shows a steam shovel positioned on railroad tracks in Newton, Massachusetts. The steam shovel is actively loading soil into a train car. Several buildings are visible in the background and a stone retaining wall runs alongside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384289

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8516-B

Main Line, looking west from Walnut Street, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8517-B

The image shows a construction site of a railway line in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, looking west from Walnut Street. There is a train track with large stone blocks on a flatbed rail car. Several workers are visible, some standing near an excavation in progress. On either side of the track, ...

Date: 1897-06-14

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

GUSN: 384290

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8517-B

Main Line, trench for north abutment, Walnut Street, looking east, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8518-B

The image shows a construction site in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, where a trench for the north abutment on Walnut Street is being worked on. Several workers are present in the trench, which is supported by a visible iron pipe overhead. In the background, a bridge structure is visible. The v...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384291

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8518-B

Main Line, trench for north abutment, Walnut Street, looking west, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8519-B

The image shows a construction site in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, with a trench for the north abutment visible along Walnut Street. The view is looking west, showing the deep trench, utility poles, and a small structure in the background. There are construction materials scattered around th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384292

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8519-B

Main Line, placing five foot pipe, Newton, Massachusetts, 8520-B

The image shows a construction site in Newton, Massachusetts, where workers are placing a large five-foot pipe. Several sections of pipe are visible, with one being lifted by a crane, as another worker guides it into position. The scene includes a wooden structure above and construction equipment ar...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384293

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8520-B

Main Line, raising Highland Street girder, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8521-B

The image shows a construction site in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, where a girder for the Highland Street bridge is being raised. Several workers are present, and the scene includes stone retaining walls on either side of a railway track. Construction materials and equipment are visible arou...

Date: 1897-06-21

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

GUSN: 384294

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8521-B

Derricks at Putnam Street and Washington Street, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8522-B

The image shows a construction site at the intersection of Putnam Street and Washington Street in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Several derricks are visible, along with a rail track running through the site. There are also piles of materials and workers can be seen throughout the area. Residen...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384295

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8522-B

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