B & A Pier, front view of warehouse #2 and portion of west side, old elevator in background, destroyed by fire July 8, 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9932-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381704

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Description

The image depicts the front view of Warehouse #2 at B & A Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a large industrial building with multiple windows and several large doors on its west side. In the background, an old elevator structure is visible. The pier's surface in the foreground is constructed of wooden planks and various boards and barrels can be seen. This area was destroyed by fire on July 8, 1908.

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Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
warehouses
grain elevators
exterior views
utility poles
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002851
B-Series negative 9932-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

PC015.002.270.9932-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
Warehouses

Description Level

Item

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