Start of reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier, showing Suore and Trieste's Plant from aboard steamship "Cambrian", looking east, East Boston, Mass., 9913-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-11-13

GUSN

GUSN-381685

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Description

The image shows the beginning stages of the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier, viewed from aboard the steamship "Cambrian" in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes several structures, notably Suore and Trieste's Plant. The foreground features a waterfront area with piles and equipment associated with the construction work. In the background, various buildings and infrastructure are visible.

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Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
houses
row houses
residential structures
exterior views
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002832
B-Series negative 9913-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9913-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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