Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, temporary grain elevator in background, East Boston, Mass., 9889-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381661

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Description

The image depicts a reconstruction scene at the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are numerous wooden piles and beams. In the background, a large, temporary grain elevator structure is visible. Buildings and rooftops are also seen in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
grain elevators
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002808
B-Series negative 9889-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

PC015.002.230.9889-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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