Start of reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier, showing ties, looking southwest toward South Boston, East Boston, Mass., 9937-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908

GUSN

GUSN-381709

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Description

The image shows the early stages of reconstruction at the Cunard Line Pier, looking southwest towards South Boston from East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are numerous wooden ties and structural elements with scattered workers and construction materials. In the background, cranes and silhouettes of ships can be seen in the harbor.

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Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
ties (concrete fasteners)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
cranes (equipment)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002856
B-Series negative 9937-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9937-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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