General view of reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier after fire in 1908, taken from Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9830-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-01-20

GUSN

GUSN-381602

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Description

The image shows the reconstruction work on the Cunard Line Pier after a fire, viewed from Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes construction materials and structures with cranes and framework visible along the waterfront.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
ships
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002749
B-Series negative 9830-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9830-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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