Burned out area after fire, Pier 4, showing lighter from Pier 3 (chimney), East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10475-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-07-25

GUSN

GUSN-382243

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Description

The image depicts a burned-out area at Pier 4 in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, remnants of charred debris and broken structures are visible. Across the water, a large lighter from Pier 3 with a chimney can be seen, along with parts of a pier infrastructure in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
fires (events)
destruction
lighters (watercraft)
sailboats
sailing ships
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003390
B-Series negative 10475-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.250.10475-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)

Subjects

Piers
Fires

Description Level

Item

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