Taken from roof of north dock of new piers constructed after fire of 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9783-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-12-12

GUSN

GUSN-381555

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Description

The image shows a view from the roof of the north dock of newly constructed piers in East Boston, Massachusetts, following the fire of 1908. Visible are large industrial buildings and structures on the waterfront with several piers extending into the water. Snow covers the ground and a mix of open space and building development is noticeable in the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002702
B-Series negative 9783-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.9783-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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