Reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9797-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-03-28

GUSN

GUSN-381569

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Description

The image shows workers involved in the reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several men are standing and working on the pier structure, which is composed of large wooden beams. A building with a corrugated metal roof is visible in the background. Tools and equipment are scattered throughout the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
workers
group portraits
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002716
B-Series negative 9797-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.220.9797-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

Piers
Construction

Description Level

Item

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