Trench and retaining wall, east side, north of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10273-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905-12-22

GUSN

GUSN-382042

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Description

The image shows a trench and retaining wall on the east side, north of Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several wooden supports and a retaining structure are visible. Two men are present, one standing on the concrete wall and another observing the construction from above. In the background, there are visible train cars and some buildings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight cars
construction (assembling)
cuts (earthworks)
retaining walls
workers
cranes (equipment)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003189
B-Series negative 10273-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.290.10273-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

Construction

Description Level

Item

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