Interior of Leyland Line Pier, East boston, Boston, Mass., 10488-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382256

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Description

The image shows the interior of the Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The spacious area features a wooden floor and structural beams overhead. There are stacks of bales or sacks lined up along the sides, with some marked with letters.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
interior views
sacks (generic containers)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003403
B-Series negative 10488-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

PC015.002.260.10488-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
Interior architecture

Description Level

Item

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