Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, East Boston, Mass., 9905-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-02-27

GUSN

GUSN-381677

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Description

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden support beams and structures in the process of construction with several workers standing on the partially completed pier. A framework of large poles and machinery is apparent in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
exterior views
construction (assembling)
workers
belt conveyors
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002824
B-Series negative 9905-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9905-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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