View of Boston Harbor, looking toward East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5102-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390578

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Harbor views
View of Boston Harbor, looking toward East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5102-B
(current record)

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Harbor views
    - Boston Fish Pier, sail boats docked, commercial wharf in background, Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, 5095-B
    - Warren Line, Pier #41, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 5101-B
    - View of Boston Harbor, looking toward East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5102-B (current record)
    - View of Boston Harbor, looking toward East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5103-B

Description

The image shows a view of Boston Harbor, focusing on an area toward East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are tram lines and a street with blurred movement of horse-drawn carriages. Numerous industrial buildings and smokestacks line the harbor, and several ships are docked along the waterfront.

Details

Descriptive Terms

harbors
piers (marine landings)
grain elevators
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026142
B-Series negative 5102-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.006.5102-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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