Conveyor gallery for grain at temporary grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9892-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381664

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Description

The image depicts a conveyor gallery used for grain at a temporary grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure includes a raised conveyor supported by a truss framework connecting to a wooden building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

grain elevators
belt conveyors
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002811
B-Series negative 9892-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

PC015.002.270.9892-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

Belt conveyors

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A large portion of the top right of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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