View of Boston Harbor, looking toward East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5103-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390579

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Harbor views
View of Boston Harbor, looking toward East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5103-B
(current record)

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Harbor views
    - Boston Fish Pier, sail boats docked, commercial wharf in background, Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, 5095-B
    - Warren Line, Pier #41, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 5101-B
    - View of Boston Harbor, looking toward East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5102-B
    - View of Boston Harbor, looking toward East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5103-B (current record)

Description

The image shows a view of Boston Harbor, looking towards East Boston in Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are docks and a pier with structures, including a small building. Multiple ships, including ones with tall masts, are anchored in the harbor. The background features an industrial area with warehouses and several smokestacks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

harbors
piers (marine landings)
sailing ships
trams
grain elevators
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026143
B-Series negative 5103-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC020.001.006.5103-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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