Interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9847-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-12-28

GUSN

GUSN-381619

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Description

The image depicts the interior of the immigration quarters at the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is open and features several wooden pillars supporting a high ceiling. There are signs on the walls indicating areas for "Refreshments" and "Western Union Telegraph." A visible railing is in the foreground and a person is standing near a wall in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

immigration
waiting rooms
snack bars
interior views
piers (marine landings)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002766
B-Series negative 9847-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9847-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

Waiting rooms
Interior architecture

Description Level

Item

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