Looking south, vicinity of piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10277-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-06-10

GUSN

GUSN-382046

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Description

The image shows a view looking south in the vicinity of the piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are several sets of train tracks crossing a dirt pathway. Beyond the tracks, there are piles of barrels stacked in the distance. Utility poles are visible along the dirt path and two people are seen walking towards the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
piers (supporting elements)
barrels (containers)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003193
B-Series negative 10277-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.210.10277-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

Piers

Description Level

Item

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