Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, East Boston, Mass., 9882-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909

GUSN

GUSN-381654

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Description

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is in progress with a visible framework of steel beams and wooden materials stacked in the foreground. A large crane is present on the right side alongside temporary wooden structures.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
structural frames
exterior views
lumber
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002801
B-Series negative 9882-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9882-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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