Chelsea Ferry building, interior gutted by fire, Chelsea, Massachusetts, 8840-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1929-07-30

GUSN

GUSN-375713

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Chelsea
Chelsea Ferry building, interior gutted by fire, Chelsea, Massachusetts, 8840-B
(current record)

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Chelsea
    - Chelsea Ferry building, interior gutted by fire, Chelsea, Massachusetts, 8840-B (current record)
    - Chelsea Ferry building, exterior damaged by fire, Chelsea, Massachusetts, 8844-B

Description

The image shows the interior of the Chelsea Ferry building in Chelsea, Massachusetts, which has been severely damaged by fire. The structure is gutted, with visible charred beams and debris scattered across the floor. The walls and roof are partially destroyed, with exposed framework and openings where windows and walls once were.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ferries
buildings (structures)
interior views
derelict buildings
fires (events)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007762
B-Series negative 8840-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1960

Reference Code

PC016.001.005.8840-B

Places

Chelsea (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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