Wall at head of dock 2, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10486-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1901

GUSN

GUSN-382254

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Description

The image shows a construction site at the head of Dock 2 in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a pile of stones and roughly constructed walls. In the background, a crane and poles are visible, along with industrial structures. Several workers are engaged in construction activities amidst the rubble and equipment.

Details

Descriptive Terms

docks
walls
construction (assembling)
pile drivers
belt conveyors
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003401
B-Series negative 10486-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.10486-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 05

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

Construction

Description Level

Item

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