Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, view from roof looking out toward harbor, East Boston, Mass., 9875-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-03-29

GUSN

GUSN-381647

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Description

The image shows the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed from a rooftop looking toward the harbor. The scene includes a network of wooden beams and construction materials with workers scattered throughout the site. The harbor is visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002794
B-Series negative 9875-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9875-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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