Concrete wall construction at Ferdinand Street, showing houses along street, 6251-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383513

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Description

The image depicts a construction site on Ferdinand Street where workers are actively involved in building a concrete wall. Several men are positioned on wooden planks and platforms amid construction materials. In the background, a row of houses is visible along the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

walls
concrete
construction (assembling)
workers
houses
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012233
B-Series negative 6251-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.720.6251-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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