Rebuilding piers after fire, East Boston, Mass., 9812-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1908

GUSN

GUSN-381584

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Description

The image shows workers in the process of rebuilding piers in East Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. Several men are engaged in construction activities amidst wooden and metal structural elements. In the background, a large building with multiple windows is noticeable, along with a crane.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
workers
grain elevators
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002731
B-Series negative 9812-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.9812-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

Description Level

Item

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