Cochrane Chemical Works, exterior, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10333-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382102

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Description

The image depicts the exterior of Cochrane Chemical Works in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows train tracks running through the center with buildings on both sides. A tall fence and utility poles line the tracks and a ladder is visible against one of the buildings on the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chemical plants
industrial buildings
exterior views
railroads
grade crossings
boxcars
utility poles
fences
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003249
B-Series negative 10333-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.290.10333-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

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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