Clyde Street crossing looking toward grain elevator and piers, East Boston, Mass., 9837-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-05-28

GUSN

GUSN-381609

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Description

The image depicts a view along Clyde Street crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking toward a grain elevator and piers. Visible elements include multiple train tracks converging and curving towards the background with structures such as industrial buildings and small sheds adjacent to the tracks. A few individuals are seen walking in the vicinity.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
grain elevators
exterior views
piers (marine landings)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002756
B-Series negative 9837-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.220.9837-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

Railroad crossings

Description Level

Item

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