Old grain elevators, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9811-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381583

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Description

The image depicts the exterior of old grain elevators located in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is large with multiple evenly spaced, square-shaped windows or vents along the walls. It is connected to a series of wooden platforms or docks, and there are additional industrial structures visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

grain elevators
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002730
B-Series negative 9811-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

PC015.002.270.9811-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

Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

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