View of new grain elevator and Leyland Pier from Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn railroad Coal trestle, formerly Mass. Coal Co. Wharf, East Boston, Mass., 9844-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-12-28

GUSN

GUSN-381616

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Description

The image shows a view of a grain elevator and Leyland Pier from the Boston, Revere Beach, and Lynn railroad coal trestle, formerly the Massachusetts Coal Company Wharf, in East Boston, Massachusetts. Prominently visible is a large building with "New York Central Lines" and "Boston & Albany Railroad" signage. The scene includes rail tracks and several structures adjacent to the waterfront.

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Descriptive Terms

grain elevators
exterior views
belt conveyors
piers (marine landings)
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002763
B-Series negative 9844-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.260.9844-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

Description Level

Item

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