View of pier after a fire, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5892-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383155

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Description

The image depicts the aftermath of a fire on a pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are charred remains of structures with significant damage, including collapsed and partially standing walls. Debris is scattered along the pier and some structural elements and pilings remain visible along the water's edge. A tall chimney and various utility poles are also evident in the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011875
B-Series negative 5892-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.250.5892-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)

Description Level

Item

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