Pier facilities, railroad yard and grain elevator from roof of the North Dock and storage warehouse, East Boston, Mass., 9859-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-12-12

GUSN

GUSN-381631

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Description

The image captures a view of pier facilities, a railroad yard, and a grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, railroad tracks are visible along with various industrial buildings. A large water tower and a grain elevator dominate the skyline. The scene is viewed from the roof of the North Dock and storage warehouse. Snow covers the ground and there are multiple structures including warehouses and a tall chimney.

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Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
railroad yards
grain elevators
warehouses
exterior views
water towers
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002778
B-Series negative 9859-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.9859-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
Railroad yards

Description Level

Item

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