Interior of Leyland Line Pier, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10491-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382259

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Description

The image depicts the interior of the Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is large and open, featuring tall columns and visible supporting structures along with a high ceiling. Two railroad boxcars are visible, one with the word "ERIE" and another that reads "New York New Haven and Hartford." There are a few objects and goods on the floor, including what appear to be bundles or sacks.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003406
B-Series negative 10491-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

PC015.002.260.10491-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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