Steamship tied up at pier, looking toward Boston, East Boston, Mass., 9910-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381682

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Description

The image shows a steamship docked at a pier, with its bow facing the camera. The ship is tethered to a structure on the left, which appears to be a large warehouse or storage facility along the water's edge. In the background, the cityscape of Boston is visible across the water. A smaller boat is situated in the water near the pier.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
steamships
warehouses
exterior views
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002829
B-Series negative 9910-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

PC015.002.270.9910-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

Steamboats
Piers

Description Level

Item

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