Leyland Line Pier, start of reconstruction, pile details, East Boston, Mass., 9885-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-03-15

GUSN

GUSN-381657

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Description

The image depicts the start of reconstruction at Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are numerous wooden piles set into the water, forming the foundation for the pier. In the background, a barge marked "W.M. Miller" is situated near the construction site and several railcars are visible on an adjacent track.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
railroads
rolling stock
freight trains
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002804
B-Series negative 9885-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.260.9885-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

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top left corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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