View from new grain elevator, showing general B&A pier and Massachusetts Coal Co. Wharf (Now site of Bethlehem Steel Co. Dry Dock), looking toward South Boston, East Boston, Mass., 9855-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-07-25

GUSN

GUSN-381628

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Description

1 glass plate negative

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
railroads
freight cars
sailing ships
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002775
B-Series negative 9855-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.9855-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

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken in half. Due to its condition it will not be photographed. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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