Hard pine piles used in construction of piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10480-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-02-22

GUSN

GUSN-382248

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Description

The image shows a pile of cut logs, identified as hard pine piles, which are being used in the construction of piers. The logs are stacked in an outdoor area, and there are some buildings visible in the background, located in East Boston, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piles (structural elements)
pine (wood)
piers (marine landings)
construction (assembling)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003395
B-Series negative 10480-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.280.10480-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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