Reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9800-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-03-28

GUSN

GUSN-381572

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Description

The image depicts the reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. It shows an active construction site with large wooden beams, a pile of timber, and several workers. In the background, a warehouse building is partially visible and a crane or derrick is positioned near the water's edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
lumber
warehouses
exterior views
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002719
B-Series negative 9800-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.220.9800-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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