East side of grain elevator pier, lighters being loaded, grain conveyor in background, East Boston, Mass., 9923-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-01-30

GUSN

GUSN-381695

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Description

The image depicts the east side of a grain elevator pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several wooden lighters are being loaded at the pier and a large grain conveyor structure is visible in the background. The name "Geo. McQuesten Co. Hard Pine Lumber" is seen on a sign. Several individuals are present near the loaded lighters.

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Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
grain elevators
belt conveyors
sailing ships
lumber
workers
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002842
B-Series negative 9923-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.9923-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
Belt conveyors

Description Level

Item

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