Historic New England

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

Summer's Block, showing sheet piling and men at work, Newton, Massachusetts, 8523-B

The image depicts a construction scene at Summer's Block in Newton, Massachusetts. Several men are shown working on a project involving sheet piling. They are standing and working on the wooden structure, with some men positioned on top of the pile and others at ground level. A brick building is vis...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384296

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8523-B

Main Line, Mt. Ida wall during construction, Newton, Massachusetts, 8524-B

The image shows a construction site for the Mt. Ida wall along the Main Line in Newton, Massachusetts. Several men are standing and working amidst large wooden beams and construction equipment. The area is surrounded by an embankment, and wooden structures are being erected as part of the wall const...

Date: 1897-01-14

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

GUSN: 384297

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8524-B

Main Line, steam shovel at Walnut Street, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8525-B

The image depicts a steam shovel in operation at Walnut Street, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. Several workers are present around the steam shovel, which is positioned adjacent to a large stone wall. In the background, a bridge is visible, along with utility poles and lines.

Date: 1897-01-02

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

GUSN: 384298

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8525-B

Main Line, excavating for north abutment for Richardson Street bridge, Newton, Massachusetts, 8526-B

The image depicts a construction site in Newton, Massachusetts, where excavation work is being done for the north abutment of the Richardson Street bridge. Several workers are present, standing near the excavation area and machinery. Train tracks run alongside the site, with a train car labeled "B&M...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384299

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8526-B

Main Line, excavating for north abutment for Richardson Street bridge, Newton, Massachusetts, 8527-B

The image depicts a construction site for the north abutment of the Richardson Street bridge in Newton, Massachusetts. Several workers are present, alongside machinery such as cranes and excavation equipment. The site is alongside railway tracks with construction materials and timber visible through...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384300

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8527-B

Main Line, Mt. Ida during excavations for depressing of tracks, Newton, Massachusetts, 8528-B

The image depicts an excavation site along the Main Line at Mt. Ida in Newton, Massachusetts during the depressing of tracks. Workers and equipment are visible around a large trench, with rail cars on the left side and cranes in the background. A large house can be seen on the right side of the imag...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384301

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8528-B

Main Line, Mt. Vernon Street ledge, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8529-B

The image shows a railway line situated alongside a rock ledge in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. Parallel tracks curving into the distance are visible, with utility poles lining the side of the tracks. Residential buildings are seen on higher ground behind a wooden fence to the left.

Date: 1898-01-14

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

GUSN: 384302

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8529-B

Car derrick of Dwight and Daly laying ballast, Newton, Massachusetts, 8530-B

The image shows a group of workers handling a large stone slab with the assistance of a car derrick operated by Dwight and Daly in Newton, Massachusetts. The derrick is mounted on a rail car beside a set of train tracks, and several workers are positioned around the slab and tracks. In the backgroun...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384303

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8530-B

Appleton Street bridge, looking west, Newton, Massachusetts, 8531-B

The image shows a view looking west along a set of railway tracks beneath the Appleton Street bridge in Newton, Massachusetts. On either side of the tracks are retaining walls and utility poles, and there are buildings visible in the background. The bridge spans the width of the tracks.

Date: 1898-01-17

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

GUSN: 384304

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8531-B

Filling in Charles River marsh, between Faneuil and Newton, present location of Massachusetts Turnpike and N.Y.C. Railroad cross over, Newton, Massachusetts, 8572-B

The image depicts a view of a railroad track being constructed or maintained in a marshy area adjacent to the Charles River, between Faneuil and Newton, Massachusetts. Multiple train tracks are visible running parallel, and there is visible filling or construction activity taking place. In the dista...

Date: 1896-10-05

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

GUSN: 384305

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8572-B

Gravel train and steam shovel at north end of storage basin between Marion and Brooks Streets, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8573-B

The image shows a gravel train and a steam shovel at the north end of a storage basin between Marion and Brooks Streets, looking north in East Boston, Massachusetts. The steam shovel is positioned on an embankment with a person standing on its platform. In the background, a train is visible on railw...

Date: 1905-04-05

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

GUSN: 384306

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.8573-B

Grand Junction Branch, near Somerville Avenue, 8574-B

The image depicts a railway junction with tracks extending through the center. A series of boxcars labeled "Syracuse, Binghamton and New York P.R.R." are situated on the left. In the background, there is a lattice bridge structure over the tracks. Buildings and telegraph poles line both sides of the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384307

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.8574-B

Construction of new Worcester Station, temporary platform, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8575-B

The image shows the construction of the new Worcester Station with a temporary platform in Worcester, Massachusetts. There is a train on the left side of the image, with several cars visible. A wooden platform runs alongside the tracks, and a building is on the right. A person stands near the struct...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 384308

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.8575-B

Freight cars on Grand Junction Branch near Somerville Avenue, 8576-B

The image shows freight cars on the Grand Junction Branch near Somerville Avenue. The tracks run down the center of the image, with freight cars lined up on both sides. Utility poles and a signal gantry are visible in the background. Residential buildings and a fence can be seen on the right side of...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384309

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.8576-B

Cattle train in the Berkshires, Huntington, Massachusetts, 8577-B

The image depicts a cattle train traveling through the Berkshires in Huntington, Massachusetts. The train is seen moving across a grassy landscape with hills and trees in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384310

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.8577-B

Flower vase, in the house of Greely Stevenson Curtis, 28 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 13058-B

The image depicts a room in the house of Greely Stevenson Curtis, located at 28 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. There is a vase with flowers placed on a small table in the foreground. In the background, a bust is visible on a piano, which is covered with a decorative cloth and another arra...

Date: 1884-1908

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385401

Ref. Code: PC023.001.004.13058-B

Unidentified woman and child sitting on a porch, 13062-B

The image shows an unidentified woman and child seated on a porch. The woman is holding the child, who is sitting on her lap. They are on a wooden bench with foliage visible in the background through the porch railing.

Date: 1884-1908

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385402

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.13062-B

Twentieth Century

File part

Collection: Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

GUSN: 385530

Ref. Code: PC012.001.004

Catalogue, Moore Carving Machine Co., Minneapolic, Minn., 1893

1893 trade catalog advertising products of the Moore Carving Machine Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The catalog contains illustrations of the company's woodworking machines, as well as technical diagrams and examples of cut work made with the machines. Includes information about where to view mo...

Date: 1893

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 385869

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.025

Steam engines and boilers, catalog, Atlas Engine Works, Indianapolis, Ind., undated

Undate illustrated catalog advertising products manufactured by the Atlas Engine Works in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 385871

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.026

Scientific American, March 8, 1884

Issue of Scientific American dated March 8, 1884, with an illustration of a lifting wheel being used for large-scale mining on the cover.

Date: March 8, 1884

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 385872

Ref. Code: EP001.15.051

Shoppell's Modern Houses, illustrated architectural quarterly, New York, January 1886

Volume 1, no. 1 of the magazine "Shoppell's modern houses", published in New York in January 1886. The magazine was designed to sell house plans and promote the services of a group of architects called the Co-operative Building Plan Association headed by Robert W. Shoppell.

Date: January 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 385873

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.310