Construction of new grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9861-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-07-18

GUSN

GUSN-381633

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Description

The image shows the construction of a new grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. The large brick structure is partially completed with a visible metal framework on top. In the foreground, there are multiple railway tracks, a small building, and a freight car marked "Nickel Plate."

Details

Descriptive Terms

grain elevators
construction (assembling)
exterior views
belt conveyors
railroads
freight cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002780
B-Series negative 9861-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.9861-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

Construction

Description Level

Item

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