Leyland Line Pier from south east corner of old grain elevator, showing remains of fire of 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9888-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-03-06

GUSN

GUSN-381660

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Description

The image depicts the Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, as seen from the southeast corner of an old grain elevator. Visible are the remains of the 1908 fire, including scattered rubble, stone foundations, and timber debris. In the background, structures and warehouses are present.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
grain elevators
fires (events)
destruction
belt conveyors
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002807
B-Series negative 9888-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.260.9888-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
Fires

Description Level

Item

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