Work on piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10300-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382068

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Description

The image shows construction work on piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground are various wooden beams and construction materials. In the background is a tall structure resembling a crane or derrick accompanied by a small building. Across the water, industrial structures can be seen on the opposite shore.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
pile drivers
grain elevators
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003215
B-Series negative 10300-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

PC015.002.270.10300-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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