Construction of railroad freight yard south of Porter Street, East Boston, Mass., 10202-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905-10-19

GUSN

GUSN-381972

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Description

The image depicts the construction site of a railroad freight yard south of Porter Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible amidst the construction activity which includes wooden frameworks and piles of earth. In the background, there are buildings and construction materials scattered around the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
construction (assembling)
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003119
B-Series negative 10202-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.290.10202-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom right corner corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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