Bank of earth north of Curtis Street, west side, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10276-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905-08-08

GUSN

GUSN-382045

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Description

The image shows a bank of earth along the west side, north of Curtis Street, in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view features a steep, eroded embankment with some vegetation and posts on top. To the right, an industrial setting is partially visible, including machinery and a large building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

earthworks (engineering works)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003192
B-Series negative 10276-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.210.10276-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

Earthwork
Streets

Description Level

Item

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