Reconstruction of Leyland Line Piers, pile details, East Boston, Mass., 9824-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909

GUSN

GUSN-381596

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Description

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Leyland Line Piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. It shows several wooden piles protruding from the water arranged in rows. Some of the piles have metal reinforcements or bolts attached. In the background, additional piles and industrial structures are visible along the shoreline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
pile foundations
construction (assembling)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002743
B-Series negative 9824-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.9824-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 02

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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