Retaining wall of N.Y., N.H. & H. railroad docks, South Boston, Boston, Mass., 10570-B

Description

The image shows a retaining wall at the N.Y., N.H. & H. railroad docks in South Boston, Massachusetts. The wall is constructed of large stone blocks, with additional materials like timber and rubble. A ladder can be seen leaning against the structure on the right side of the image.

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Descriptive Terms

retaining walls
construction (assembling)
railroads
docks
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003485
B-Series negative 10570-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.090.10570-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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Retaining wall of N.Y., N.H. & H. railroad docks, South Boston, Boston, Mass., 10570-B

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