Old piles of pier #3, driven in 1860, East Boston, Mass., 9810-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1902

GUSN

GUSN-381582

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Description

The image shows old wooden piles of pier #3 in East Boston, Massachusetts, which were originally driven in 1860. In the background, there are buildings and a structure that is part of the dock. The water surrounds the wooden pilings, which are in varying states of wear.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002729
B-Series negative 9810-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.9810-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 01

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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