Spectacle Island, general view from the south, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 7967-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1922-06-01

GUSN

GUSN-374968

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Description

The image shows a view of a large industrial building on Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, as seen from the south. The structure features multiple levels and is supported by pilings over the water. A tall smokestack is prominently visible along with conveyors and various architectural details. The foreground includes a waterfront area with dirt and debris.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dumps (refuse areas)
waste disposal
buildings (structures)
exterior views
islands
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006892
B-Series negative 7967-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1960

Reference Code

PC016.001.002.7967-B

Places

Spectacle Island (Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [island]

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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