Unidentified piers, 10557-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382325

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.
Unidentified piers, 10557-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.

Description

The image shows a view of an industrial waterfront area featuring unidentified piers. In the foreground, there is a building with a decorative railing along its roof. Further back, there are large warehouse-like structures. In the distance, smokestacks are visible, emitting smoke, and a water tower and various industrial elements can be seen near the water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
steamboats
water towers
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003472
B-Series negative 10557-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

PC015.002.720.10557-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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