View showing destruction of Piers #2 and #3 after fire on July 8, 1908, taken from Pier #1, East Boston, Mass., 9928-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-07-25

GUSN

GUSN-381700

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Description

The image shows the aftermath of a fire on July 8, 1908, depicting the destruction of Piers #2 and #3, taken from Pier #1 in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground are remnants of wooden pier structures with scattered beams and pilings visible. In the background, a four-masted ship can be seen near partially damaged brick buildings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
fires (events)
destruction
sailing ships
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002847
B-Series negative 9928-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.250.9928-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
Fires

Description Level

Item

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