Building of piers and grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9813-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-04-24

GUSN

GUSN-381585

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Description

The image depicts the construction site of piers and a grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large structure, supported by a metal framework, is visible in the background. In the foreground, there are two individuals standing near construction materials and a temporary building. A sign reads "The Smareth & Co., Contracting Engineers".

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
grain elevators
construction (assembling)
exterior views
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002732
B-Series negative 9813-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.9813-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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