Newton Photographs Collection. 1962. Views of Washington Street and Massachusetts Turnpike extension construction, Newton Corner, c. 1962
(Mixed Material)

Attributed date is based upon notes on back and an image of the Paramount Theatre marquee displaying the movie "Hatari" which was released in 1962.

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Collection consists of 2 b&w and 7 sepia toned mounted photographs; 25 x 33 cm. ; 40 x 50 cm. including mat.

Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton, MA 02459), Special Collections.

Newton Photographs Collection : Views of Washington Street and Massachusetts Turnpike extension construction, Newton Corner, c. 1962. Special Collections, Newton Free Library, Newton, MA.

9 photographs mounted on cardboard matting showing various views of Washington Street in Newton Corner. Some images include scenes of excavation in preparation of the Massachusetts Turnpike extension project. Most images have descriptions and estimated date written on back of matting. Buildings and businesses shown include: Eliot Church, Baptist Church, Tip Top Cleaners, Tormey Plumbing & Heating, Harper's Beauty Shop, Alumabilt, T.B. Haffey Co. Upholsterers, Newton Savings Bank, Newton-Waltham Bank, Paramount Theatre, Garden City Bowladrome, Rex Café, Burke's Drug, Betty's Beauty Salon, R.M. Patterson insurance and real estate, Wm. Jasset Printers, Burton's Liquor Mart, Barnett's Fabric Store, G.R.Ware Jewelers, House of Brokers Real Estate, Ingersoll Antiques, Newton Corner TV Service. Includes image of people boarding an electric streetcar.

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