Reconstruction of piers, hard pine piles, East Boston, Mass., 9918-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-02-27

GUSN

GUSN-381690

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Description

The image depicts a reconstruction scene of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, large hard pine piles are visible, which are being used for the piers' construction. To the right, a rail car loaded with logs can be seen. In the background, a hazy view of a cityscape is visible across the water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
piles (structural elements)
pine (wood)
construction (assembling)
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002837
B-Series negative 9918-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.9918-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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