Leyland Pier, start of reconstruction after destroyed by fire July 8, 1908, pile details, East Boston, Mass., 9884-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-03-06

GUSN

GUSN-381656

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Description

The image depicts the initial stages of reconstruction at Leyland Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, after it was destroyed by a fire on July 8, 1908. Numerous wooden piles rise from the water. In the background, partially constructed buildings and industrial structures are visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
pile foundations
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002803
B-Series negative 9884-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.260.9884-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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