Reconstruction of piers, East Boston, Mass., 9819-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-04-24

GUSN

GUSN-381591

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Description

The image depicts a construction site for pier reconstruction in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible elements include numerous structural supports and debri, with piles of construction materials. An industrial structure labeled "A.R.R. TRANSFER" is noticeable in the background, along with several cranes and scaffolding surrounding the area. Buildings of the city are visible in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
belt conveyors
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002738
B-Series negative 9819-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.9819-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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