Old grain elevator on pier that was destroyed by fire July 8, 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9924-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-07-08

GUSN

GUSN-381696

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Description

The image shows an old grain elevator located on a pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is large and rectangular, has multiple rows of windows, and features a tall chimney. The grain elevator was destroyed by fire on July 8, 1908. In the foreground, part of a ship is visible to the left.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
grain elevators
exterior views
boats
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002843
B-Series negative 9924-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.270.9924-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
Grain elevators

Description Level

Item

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