Outlet drain for storage basin, showing spilling for bulkhead at east end of drain, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10304-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1904-11-01

GUSN

GUSN-382072

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Description

The image shows the outlet drain for a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. The foreground features a fenced area with wooden posts and boards leading to the water's edge. In the background, a spillway is visible at the east end of the drain with water extending into the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

storage spaces
drains
bulkheads
fences
piers (marine landings)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003219
B-Series negative 10304-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.290.10304-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

Storage
Drainage pipes

Description Level

Item

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