Pipe laying scow on Charles River at or near the old Cottage Farm Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, 6066-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383329

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Description

The image depicts a pipe-laying scow on the Charles River, situated at or near the old Cottage Farm Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. The scow is visible on the right side of the image with cranes and other equipment aboard. In the background, industrial buildings and storage tanks are present across the water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

scows
pipes (conduits)
rivers
industrial buildings
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012048
B-Series negative 6066-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.090.6066-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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