Raising truss of grain conveyor at pier, East Boston, Mass., 9801-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381573

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Description

The image shows the process of raising a truss of a grain conveyor at a pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is positioned alongside a building on the dock with several individuals visible on the pier. In the background, there are multiple boats on the water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piers (marine landings)
trusses (structural elements)
belt conveyors
construction (assembling)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002720
B-Series negative 9801-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

PC015.002.280.9801-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

Piers
Construction

Description Level

Item

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