View of piers taken from grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9782-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1911-01-13

GUSN

GUSN-381554

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
East Boston - Miscellaneous pier scenes
View of piers taken from grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9782-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - East Boston - Miscellaneous pier scenes

Description

The image shows a view of piers taken from a grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several industrial structures and cranes are visible along the waterfront. In the background, a ship can be seen on the water, partially obscured by fog.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
grain elevators
exterior views
sailing ships
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002701
B-Series negative 9782-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.9782-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
Grain elevators

Description Level

Item

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