View of piers, Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. in background, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6134-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383396

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Description

The image shows a view of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large sailing ship is docked alongside a pier in the foreground. In the background is the Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. building, identifiable by its signage. The pier on the left is supported by wooden pilings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (supporting elements)
warehouses
exterior views
sailing ships
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012116
B-Series negative 6134-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.6134-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)

Description Level

Item

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