Erection of the paint shop chimney, Allston, Boston, Mass., 10530-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382298

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Description

The image depicts the construction of a paint shop chimney in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. A tall chimney is being erected amidst industrial buildings, with scaffolding and support structures visible. Several workers can be seen around the site, some standing on top of the brick building adjacent to the chimney. Vegetation and a wooden fence are visible in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

paint shops
chimneys (architectural elements)
exterior views
construction (assembling)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003445
B-Series negative 10530-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

PC015.002.020.10530-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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