Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, East Boston, Mass., 9904-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-02-27

GUSN

GUSN-381676

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Description

The image shows the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes construction equipment such as cranes and timber on the pier. Workers and various structures involved in the building process are visible in the background along with some vessels on the water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
lumber
workers
cranes (equipment)
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002823
B-Series negative 9904-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9904-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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