Rebuilding of the Cunard Line pier in harbor after fire demolished piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10482-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-01-20

GUSN

GUSN-382250

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Description

The image shows the reconstruction of the Cunard Line pier in the harbor at East Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire that destroyed the original piers. In the foreground, a structure of pilings and framework is visible, with various construction equipment present. The backdrop includes the harbor with additional structures and vessels in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
pile drivers
grain elevators
sailing ships
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003397
B-Series negative 10482-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.10482-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
Construction

Description Level

Item

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