Burned out area after fire, head of dock 2 taken from pier 1, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10477-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-07-25

GUSN

GUSN-382245

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Description

The image shows a burned-out area at the head of dock 2, viewed from pier 1 in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes charred timber and debris scattered across the dock area, with the harbor visible in the background. Structures in the distance are faintly visible through the haze.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
fires (events)
destruction
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003392
B-Series negative 10477-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.250.10477-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
Fires

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top right corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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