Construction of freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, 5844-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-10-31

GUSN

GUSN-383107

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Description

The image depicts the construction of a freight house in East Cambridge. It shows a long, brick wall with arches, partially built, and several workers on top. In the foreground, there are piles of wooden planks and construction materials scattered around.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
exterior views
construction (assembling)
workers
lumber
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011827
B-Series negative 5844-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

PC015.002.180.5844-B

Places

East Cambridge (Cambridge, Middlesex 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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