Burned out area, pier 3 (elevator) from pier 2 after fire that demolished piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10478-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-07-25

GUSN

GUSN-382246

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Description

The image shows a section of a burned-out area at pier 3, viewed from pier 2, in East Boston, Massachusetts. The remains of the structure are visible, with charred ruins and debris lining the waterfront. The dock is supported by pilings, which appear damaged following the fire that demolished the piers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
fires (events)
destruction
piles (structural elements)
sailing ships
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003393
B-Series negative 10478-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.250.10478-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

Description Level

Item

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