Old wall of dock #4, East Boston, Mass., 9807-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-01-02

GUSN

GUSN-381579

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Description

The image shows the old wall of Dock #4 in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a stone wall supported by numerous vertical wooden posts. The ground is covered with rocks and debris and additional wooden beams can be seen above.

Details

Descriptive Terms

docks
walls
rubblework
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002726
B-Series negative 9807-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.9807-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

Walls

Description Level

Item

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