Finishing up new piers destroyed by fire of 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9784-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909

GUSN

GUSN-381556

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Description

The image shows a partially constructed pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, which is being rebuilt following its destruction in a 1908 fire. The structure features a framework of beams and columns with sections of the exterior walls and windows visible above, alongside construction materials and support beams near the water’s edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002703
B-Series negative 9784-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.9784-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
Construction

Description Level

Item

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