Historic New England

Porter Street, looking southeast, showing railroad signals, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10259-B

The image shows railroad tracks with signals in the foreground on Porter Street, looking southeast. In the background, there are construction sites, including cranes and scaffolding, as well as various buildings in East Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1905-06-01

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

GUSN: 382028

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10259-B

Ends of retaining wall and drain north of storage basin, looking west, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10260-B

The image shows the ends of a retaining wall and a large drain pipe in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking west. The construction area includes wooden supports and earthworks surrounding the structure. The site appears to be part of a drainage system near a storage basin.

Date: 1905-08-08

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

GUSN: 382029

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10260-B

Storage basin, north end, looking northwest and showing city drain, East Boston, Mass., 10261-B

The image depicts the construction site of a storage basin at the north end, looking northwest, in East Boston, Massachusetts. Wooden beams and planks frame the area and a large drainage pipe is visible. Workers can be seen standing and working on the site, with building materials scattered in the b...

Date: 1905-01-11

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

GUSN: 382030

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10261-B

Storage basin, north end looking north from bottom of basin, showing city drain across basin, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10262-B

The image depicts the north end of a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible from the bottom of the basin, a city drain extends across it. The area is surrounded by wooden beams and structures with chains and a large pipe also present in the scene.

Date: 1905-01-11

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

GUSN: 382031

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10262-B

Sewer construction at Porter Street, looking west, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10263-B

The image shows sewer construction at Porter Street in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking west. The view features a partially constructed sewer tunnel with wooden supports and a concrete arch. A shallow layer of water is visible on the bottom.

Date: 1905-06-29

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

GUSN: 382032

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10263-B

Sewer construction into harbor at Porter Street, looking east, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10264-B

The image depicts construction work on a sewer extending into the harbor at Porter Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are wooden structures and tracks leading out over the water, with scattered construction materials such as barrels and equipment along the site. In the backgro...

Date: 1905-07-02

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

GUSN: 382033

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10264-B

Outlet drain to storage basin, east end of outlet drain, looking northeast, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10265-B

The image shows an open, muddy landscape at the east end of an outlet drain in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is tall grass and a small channel in the mud. A long, elevated bridge or other structure extends across the background, with buildings and a tree line visible in the di...

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 382034

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10265-B

Prescott Street abutments, looking north, construction of yard at piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10266-B

The image shows the construction of yard piers and abutments along Prescott Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are construction machinery, including cranes and equipment, with piles of earth and structural materials nearby. A railroad car is on the left side of the image beside a fence an...

Date: 1904-09-16

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

GUSN: 382035

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10266-B

Prescott Street east abutment looking south, construction of yard near piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10267-B

The image shows a construction site at the east abutment of Prescott Street, looking south, near the piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large pile of earth can be seen on the left, with wooden retaining walls and a large pipe running across the site. Construction equipment and materials, such as...

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 382036

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10267-B

Prescott Street, 30" drain rear of east abutment looking north, building yard near piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10268-B

The image shows a construction site on Prescott Street in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a view of the 30-inch drain located at the rear of the east abutment, looking north. The area is lined with wooden beams and concrete, with tracks running along the ground.

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 382037

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10268-B

Prescott Street footbridge, looking north, building yard near piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10269-B

The image shows the Prescott Street footbridge in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed from the north. Visible are the bridge structure, adjacent railroad tracks, and a construction or building yard near the piers. Various tools, materials, and dirt mounds can be seen around the site.

Date: 1905-09-27

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

GUSN: 382038

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10269-B

East wall north of Saratoga Street, showing cement mixer, locomotive and railroad cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10270-B

The image depicts a construction site on the east wall north of Saratoga Street in East Boston. A cement mixer and a locomotive with several railroad cars are visible on the left side. Several workers are standing on the construction platform and wooden structures are being erected along a trench.

Date: 1905-11-21

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

GUSN: 382039

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10270-B

Trench north of Saratoga Street, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10271-B

The image depicts a trench in East Boston, Massachusetts, north of Saratoga Street, looking south. Three men are standing in the trench, which is supported by wooden beams. The trench walls are made of earth and one of the men is holding a shovel.

Date: 1905-09-27

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

GUSN: 382040

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10271-B

Concrete mixer, steam shovel, trench and sheathing between Curtis and Saratoga Streets, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10272-B

The image depicts a construction site between Curtis and Saratoga Streets in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are a steam shovel and a rail car filled with dirt next to a trench lined with wooden sheathing. Several workers are present and there is a concrete mixer in the background.

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 382041

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10272-B

Trench and retaining wall, east side, north of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10273-B

The image shows a trench and retaining wall on the east side, north of Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several wooden supports and a retaining structure are visible. Two men are present, one standing on the concrete wall and another observing the construction from above. In the backgr...

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 382042

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10273-B

Trench on east side and west abutment wall at Curtis Street crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10274-B

The image shows a construction site at the Curtis Street crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, several workers are engaged in activities around a trench and an abutment wall. Wooden and metal structures are visible, including beams and a large cylindrical object. There is a fain...

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 382043

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10274-B

East wall at old bulkhead, north of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10275-B

The image depicts a section of the east wall at an old bulkhead located north of Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a series of wooden braces and supports is visible. The background includes several buildings and construction equipment with a few individuals standing a...

Date: 1905-11-02

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

GUSN: 382044

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10275-B

Bank of earth north of Curtis Street, west side, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10276-B

The image shows a bank of earth along the west side, north of Curtis Street, in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view features a steep, eroded embankment with some vegetation and posts on top. To the right, an industrial setting is partially visible, including machinery and a large building.

Date: 1905-08-08

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

GUSN: 382045

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10276-B

Looking south, vicinity of piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10277-B

The image shows a view looking south in the vicinity of the piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are several sets of train tracks crossing a dirt pathway. Beyond the tracks, there are piles of barrels stacked in the distance. Utility poles are visible along the dirt path and...

Date: 1910-06-10

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

GUSN: 382046

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10277-B

Children on street corner, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10278-B

The image shows a group of children standing on a street corner in East Boston, Massachusetts. The street is paved with cobblestones and lined with utility poles. Several buildings, including residential houses, are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382047

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10278-B

Prescott Street Railroad Yard, Grand Junction Branch, looking east from Prescott Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10279-B

The image depicts the Prescott Street Railroad Yard in the Grand Junction Branch, viewed from Prescott Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple sets of railroad tracks with various freight cars, including tanker and boxcars, stretching into the distance. On the right side are build...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382048

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10279-B

General view at Saratoga Street, looking north, showing railroad cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10280-B

The image presents a view looking north along Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad tracks running through the scene and multiple railroad cars. In the background, there is a railroad bridge spanning over the tracks, and to the right, a building and some construction ac...

Date: 1906-12-12

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

GUSN: 382049

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10280-B

Storage basin, looking southwest from extreme north end, showing construction of roof with expanded metal, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10281-B

The image shows a construction site for a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking southwest from the extreme north end. The focus is on the progress of the roof construction, featuring expanded metal. Several workers are standing along the edge of the site with construction materials an...

Date: 1905-01-21

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

GUSN: 382050

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10281-B

Storage basin, north end of work looking northwest, dump tracks, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10282-B

The image depicts a storage basin construction area in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking northwest. Visible are dump tracks and construction equipment, including a crane lifting a load. A building is present alongside a horse-drawn cart, with workers observable on-site amidst the infrastructure.

Date: 1904-11-29

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

GUSN: 382051

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10282-B

Storage basin, south end of work looking northeast, city pile driver at work, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10283-B

The image depicts a construction site at the south end of a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. A city pile driver is actively being used in the foreground. In the scene, there are visible railway tracks, a wooden structure on wheels, various lumber pieces scattered around, and two workers ...

Date: 1904-11-29

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

GUSN: 382052

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10283-B

Bennington Street, east abutment looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10284-B

The image shows the construction site of an east abutment on Bennington Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. The scene includes wooden beams forming a framework with a metal pipe crossing horizontally. Various construction materials, such as bricks and rubble, are scattered on the grou...

Date: 1905-06-29

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

GUSN: 382053

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10284-B

Sewer at Porter Street, bottom looking east, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10285-B

The image depicts an excavation site of a sewer at Porter Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view is from the bottom looking east, showing a series of large pipes partially covered by a wooden structure. A shovel and a metal container are visible on the wooden planks above the excavation. The...

Date: 1905-06-29

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

GUSN: 382054

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10285-B

Steam shovel in cut at south end of storage basin, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10286-B

The image shows a steam shovel positioned in a cut at the south end of a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking south. The area surrounding the shovel includes a significant amount of earthwork with visible mounds of soil and pooled water. Other construction equipment is visible in the...

Date: 1905-07-21

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

GUSN: 382055

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10286-B

View near Sumner Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10287-B

The image depicts a street view near Sumner Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad tracks running through a cobblestone road with gate barriers and a few people in the background. Buildings and telegraph poles line the street.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382056

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10287-B

View down tracks near Sumner Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10288-B

The image shows a view down a set of railroad tracks near Sumner Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Buildings line the left side of the tracks and a fence runs alongside. On the right side, there is an open area with some structures, including a building with an open facade supported by columns.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382057

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10288-B

View on Curtis Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10289-B

The image depicts a view on Curtis Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. A dirt road occupies the foreground with a large wooden building and a tree seen on the left side. A residential structure with multiple shuttered windows and a bay window feature is on the right. Several smaller structures and...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382058

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10289-B

View on Curtis Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10290-B

The image shows a view of Curtis Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. On the right side, there is a two-story building with chimneys and several windows with shutters. In the foreground, there is a dirt street, and to the left, a tree stands near a wooden structure. Laundry is visible hanging out t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382059

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10290-B

Curtis Street railroad crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10291-B

The image depicts the Curtis Street railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. A small building is situated on the left with a person standing at the doorway. The railroad tracks cross the dirt road, extending into the distance. Utility poles line the area and there are buildings visible in th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382060

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10291-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, temporary grain elevator in background, East Boston, Mass., 9889-B

The image depicts a reconstruction scene at the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are numerous wooden piles and beams. In the background, a large, temporary grain elevator structure is visible. Buildings and rooftops are also seen in the distance.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381661

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9889-B

Pier #1, view showing destruction to head of pier after fire of July 8, 1908, from Cunard Line Pier looking east toward city, East Boston, Mass., 9890-B

The image shows the destruction at the head of Pier #1 in East Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire on July 8, 1908. The view is looking east towards the city from the Cunard Line Pier. The remains of the pierâs structure are visible with debris and damaged wood scattered across the area. In th...

Date: 1908-07-18

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

GUSN: 381662

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.9890-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, temporary grain elevator in background, East Boston, Mass., 9891-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are piles or posts in the water with two cranes or similar structures nearby. In the background, there is a temporary grain elevator and several buildings.

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381663

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9891-B

Conveyor gallery for grain at temporary grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9892-B

The image depicts a conveyor gallery used for grain at a temporary grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure includes a raised conveyor supported by a truss framework connecting to a wooden building.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381664

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9892-B

B&A Pier, after clearing grain elevator pier from fire of 1908, west wall of elevator foundation from old retaining wall, looking toward Boston, East Boston, Mass., 9893-B

The image shows the site of the B&A Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, after the clearing of a grain elevator pier following a fire in 1908. The west wall of the elevator foundation is visible, constructed from large stone blocks and extending into the water. A wheelbarrow is situated on top of the...

Date: 1909-01-02

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

GUSN: 381665

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9893-B

Framing of grain conveyor, East Boston, Mass., 9894-B

The image shows the framing of a grain conveyor in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is elevated, supported by metal beams and extends over a waterfront area with buildings beneath it. Some construction materials and equipment are visible along the dockside.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381666

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9894-B

Clyde Street Pier, interior construction, East Boston, Mass., 9895-B

The image shows the interior construction of Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. It features large wooden beams and structural elements in an incomplete building with two workers actively engaged in construction tasks. Various construction materials are scattered across the site.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381667

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9895-B

Clyde Street Pier, construction, showing crane, East Boston, Mass., 9896-B

The image shows construction activity at Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible elements include a crane and a barge loaded with logs as well as various construction structures on the pier. In the background, a large building with moored ships is visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381668

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9896-B

Clyde Street Pier, construction, East Boston, Mass., 9897-B

The image shows the construction of the Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are structural beams and frameworks on the pier with a crane and various construction materials on and around the site. In the foreground, there is water with boats or barges situated near the pier.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381669

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9897-B

Cunard Line Pier, looking east toward city, East Boston, Mass., 9898-B

The image shows a view of Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking east toward the city. It features an assortment of wooden pilings and beams in the foreground. There are industrial structures and framework visible in the distance while some buildings and utility poles can be seen fu...

Date: 1908-12-30

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

GUSN: 381670

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9898-B

Pier #4, remains of pier after fire, looking southeast, East Boston, Mass., 9899-B

The image shows the remains of Pier #4 in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed looking southeast. Several large wooden stumps and pilings can be seen in the foreground with debris and fragments scattered across the area. In the background, there are construction elements and industrial structures visi...

Date: 1908-12-30

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

GUSN: 381671

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.9899-B

Pier #4, remains of pier after fire, looking southeast, East Boston, Mass., 9900-B

The image shows the remains of Pier #4 in East Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. Sturdy wooden pilings protrude from the water with a large, wooden structure visible on the right side of the image. The perspective is looking southeast.

Date: 1908-12-30

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

GUSN: 381672

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.9900-B

B&A Pier, interior of warehouse #2, showing hemp unloaded from S.S. Missouri, East Boston, Mass., 9901-B

The image shows the interior of warehouse #2 at B&A Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. There are multiple large bales of hemp unloaded from the S.S. Missouri. The warehouse space is structured with wooden beams and several workers are handling the hemp bales, with one using a hand truck.

Date: 1905-09-27

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

GUSN: 381673

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9901-B

Leyland Pier, reconstruction, taken from outer end, temporary grain elevator in background, East Boston, Mass., 9902-B

The image captures the reconstruction of Leyland Pier as seen from its outer end in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the background, a temporary grain elevator marked "B. & A. R. R. GRAIN TRANSFER" is visible. The scene includes construction materials and large wooden pilings in the foreground alongsi...

Date: 1909-03-29

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

GUSN: 381674

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9902-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, East Boston, Mass., 9903-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows a complex structure of wooden beams and pilings with construction machinery visible in the background. Workers are seen on the site and ships are docked nearby.

Date: 1909-02-27

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

GUSN: 381675

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9903-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, East Boston, Mass., 9904-B

The image shows the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes construction equipment such as cranes and timber on the pier. Workers and various structures involved in the building process are visible in the background along with some vessels on the wate...

Date: 1909-02-27

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

GUSN: 381676

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9904-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, East Boston, Mass., 9905-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden support beams and structures in the process of construction with several workers standing on the partially completed pier. A framework of large poles and machinery is apparent in the backgr...

Date: 1909-02-27

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

GUSN: 381677

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9905-B

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