East wall at old bulkhead, north of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10275-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905-11-02

GUSN

GUSN-382044

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Description

The image depicts a section of the east wall at an old bulkhead located north of Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a series of wooden braces and supports is visible. The background includes several buildings and construction equipment with a few individuals standing and observing the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bulkheads
construction (assembling)
workers
cranes (equipment)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003191
B-Series negative 10275-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.210.10275-B

Places

East Boston (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Description Level

Item

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