Cochrane Chemical Works, exterior, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10335-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382104

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Description

The image depicts the exterior of the Cochrane Chemical Works located in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows a large industrial building with multiple windows and a tall chimney. In the foreground, there are several sets of railroad tracks running parallel to the building. Utility poles are visible alongside the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chemical plants
industrial buildings
exterior views
railroads
boxcars
fences
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003251
B-Series negative 10335-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.290.10335-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

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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