View in front of Leyland and Cunard Piers, after completion of new piers and grain elevator and conveyors, taken from warehouse, East Boston, Mass., 9779-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-07-25

GUSN

GUSN-381551

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Description

The image shows the newly completed piers, grain elevator, and conveyors in front of Leyland and Cunard Piers, as viewed from a warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. The industrial structures, including large conveyor systems, dominate the scene. Several cranes or similar machinery are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
grain elevators
warehouses
belt conveyors
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002698
B-Series negative 9779-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.9779-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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