Start of reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier, platform dock #3, looking southeast, East Boston, Mass., 9926-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381698

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Description

The image shows the early stages of reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier, platform dock #3, in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking southeast. The scene includes various construction materials and wooden beams laid out across the dock area. In the background, industrial structures, cranes, and partially visible ships can be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
railroads
rolling stock
freight cars
utility poles
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002845
B-Series negative 9926-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9926-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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