Clyde Street pier, East Boston, Mass., 9871-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381643

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Description

The image depicts the Clyde Street pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The pier features metal beams and poles in the structure. A wooden post with a rounded cap is visible near the water's edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
boats
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002790
B-Series negative 9871-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

PC015.002.220.9871-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
Boats

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is covered by many green lines making it difficult to make out parts of the image.

Description Level

Item

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