Construction of freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5924-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-10-31

GUSN

GUSN-383187

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Description

The image depicts the construction of a freight house in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible on scaffolding, actively involved in laying bricks and building a structure. Ladders lean against the partially constructed brick wall. In the background, a large industrial building and a water tower are visible. A group of workers stands on the ground in front of the construction site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
construction (assembling)
exterior views
workers
ladders
water towers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011907
B-Series negative 5924-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

PC015.002.180.5924-B

Places

East Cambridge (Cambridge, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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