Bank of earth just north of Curtis Street (west side), East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6198-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905-08-08

GUSN

GUSN-383460

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Description

The image shows a steep bank of earth located just north of Curtis Street on the west side in East Boston, Massachusetts. There's a narrow path or ditch running alongside the bank. A shovel is stuck into the ground near the base of the bank and a structure is visible at the top of the embankment with some vegetation nearby. In the background, there are buildings and utility poles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

embankments
streets
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012180
B-Series negative 6198-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.210.6198-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)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken into many pieces. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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