Reconstruction of Leyland Line Pier, pile details, East Boston, Mass., 9917-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1909-03-06

GUSN

GUSN-381689

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
East Boston - New Layland Pier
Reconstruction of Leyland Line Pier, pile details, East Boston, Mass., 9917-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - East Boston - New Layland Pier

Description

The image shows the reconstruction of the Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. It features the pile details with wooden beams and structural elements visible. The foreground includes a rocky area with scattered stones and rubble. In the background, parts of the pier extend into the water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
rubblework
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002836
B-Series negative 9917-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.260.9917-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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