Start of reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier, Platform Dock #3 looking northwest, showing warehouse and conveyor, East Boston, Mass., 9927-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908

GUSN

GUSN-381699

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Description

The image shows the start of reconstruction work on the Cunard Line Pier at Platform Dock #3 in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden structures and materials being assembled in the foreground. In the background, a large brick warehouse with fire escape staircases can be seen alongside a conveyor system. Construction equipment and piles of earth are also visible in the area.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002846
B-Series negative 9927-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative.

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9927-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 12

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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