View from deck of a Leyland Line ship showing construction of Clyde Street Pier, also showing Old Granite Warehouse and new warehouse in background, East Boston, Mass., 9934-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-01-30

GUSN

GUSN-381706

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Description

The image shows a view from the deck of a Leyland Line ship, capturing the construction of the Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes numerous wood piles and construction materials. In the background, the Old Granite Warehouse and a newer warehouse are visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
warehouses
exterior views
boats
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002853
B-Series negative 9934-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.220.9934-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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