Drawing of reconstructed pier facilities after the devastating fire of July 8, 1908, East Boston, Mass., 10140-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381910

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Description

The image is a drawing depicting the reconstructed pier facilities in East Boston, Massachusetts, after a devastating fire on July 8, 1908. The illustration shows a detailed view of the railway terminal and adjacent piers with various buildings, rail lines, and ships docked along the waterfront. Distinct signage for "New York Central Boston & Albany Railroad" is visible.

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Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
railroads
rolling stock
freight trains
steamships
steamboats
water towers
harbors
drawings (visual works)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003057
B-Series negative 10140-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.10140-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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