Leyland Pier construction after fire, pile details, East Boston, Mass., 9788-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-03-02

GUSN

GUSN-381560

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Description

The image depicts the construction site of Leyland Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. Numerous wooden piles are visible protruding from the water. Debris and remnants of the pier can also be seen among the piles. In the background, a sailing ship is visible on the water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
exterior views
pile foundations
sailing ships
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002707
B-Series negative 9788-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.260.9788-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
Construction

Description Level

Item

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