General view of reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier after fire in 1908, taken from Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9831-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-01-20

GUSN

GUSN-381603

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Description

The image shows a general view of the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier after a fire in 1908, taken from Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground is a large number of pilings and construction materials along the waterfront with industrial structures and buildings in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
grain elevators
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002750
B-Series negative 9831-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9831-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

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom right corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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