Pier after fire, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6001-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1908

GUSN

GUSN-383264

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Description

The image depicts the aftermath of a fire at a pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several boats are visible on the water in the foreground, including one flying a flag. In the background, smoke rises from the pier area, offering a view of the impact of the fire. A large, multi-masted sailing ship is also visible through the smoke.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
fires (events)
destruction
harbors
sailing ships
steamboats
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011984
B-Series negative 6001-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.250.6001-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)

Description Level

Item

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