Interior of eastern pier, showing piles of wood, East Boston, Mass., 9778-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-10-31

GUSN

GUSN-381550

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Description

The image shows the interior of the eastern pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Large piles of stacked wood are visible in the foreground arranged in an orderly manner. Behind the wood, there are bags and other items extending into the distance along the pier. The structure is supported by wooden beams and there are train cars visible on the right side.

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Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
planks (wood)
freight
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002697
B-Series negative 9778-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.9778-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
Cargo handling

Description Level

Item

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