D.P.-408, South Boston Flats, Pier 5, Boston, Massachusetts, 4943-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1914-09-05

GUSN

GUSN-390421

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Industrial buildings
Warehouses
D.P.-408, South Boston Flats, Pier 5, Boston, Massachusetts, 4943-B
(current record)

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Industrial buildings
    - Warehouses
      - F. W. Webb MFG. Co. Warehouse No. 4 (Plumber Supplies), 52-60 Elm Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 4936-B
      - D.P.-408, South Boston Flats, Pier 5, Boston, Massachusetts, 4943-B (current record)
      - D.P.-409, South Boston Flats, Pier 5, Boston, Massachusetts, 4944-B

Description

The image depicts the South Boston Flats at Pier 5 in Boston, Massachusetts. A large warehouse with multiple arched windows is visible on the left, adjacent to the water. A ship is docked alongside the pier, and there are various wagons and carriages near the waterfront.

Details

Descriptive Terms

warehouses
industrial buildings
exterior views
piers (marine landings)
steamships
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025983
B-Series negative 4943-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC020.001.004.002.4943-B

Places

South Boston (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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