Cunard Line pier, reconstruction of pier, East Boston, Mass., 9878-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-02-22

GUSN

GUSN-381650

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Description

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several cranes and construction equipment are visible along the pier with workers engaged in construction tasks. A large ship is moored in the background to the left alongside a partially built structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
lumber
workers
belt conveyors
sailing ships
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002797
B-Series negative 9878-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.230.9878-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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