Pier scene with grain cars in foreground and grain conveyor galleries in background, East Boston, Mass., 9921-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908

GUSN

GUSN-381693

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Description

The image depicts a pier scene in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are grain cars labeled "THE INDIANA, ILLINOIS & IOWA R.R." and others loaded with materials. In the background, there are large grain conveyor galleries supported by tall metal structures. A telephone pole is also visible.

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Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
railroads
rolling stock
freight cars
grain (seed)
belt conveyors
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002840
B-Series negative 9921-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.9921-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 12

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
Freight cars

Description Level

Item

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