Leyland Pier, reconstruction, taken from outer end, temporary grain elevator in background, East Boston, Mass., 9902-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-03-29

GUSN

GUSN-381674

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Description

The image captures the reconstruction of Leyland Pier as seen from its outer end in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the background, a temporary grain elevator marked "B. & A. R. R. GRAIN TRANSFER" is visible. The scene includes construction materials and large wooden pilings in the foreground alongside cranes and other heavy equipment.

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Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
piles (structural elements)
construction (assembling)
cranes (equipment)
workers
grain elevators
belt conveyors
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002821
B-Series negative 9902-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.260.9902-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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