Historic New England

Reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9797-B

The image shows workers involved in the reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several men are standing and working on the pier structure, which is composed of large wooden beams. A building with a corrugated metal roof is visible in the background. Tools and equipment ar...

Date: 1907-03-28

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

GUSN: 381569

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9797-B

Reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9798-B

The image shows the reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are large wooden beams on the ground along with piles of cut stones and rubble. In the background, cranes and other construction equipment can be seen.

Date: 1907-03-28

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

GUSN: 381570

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9798-B

Reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9799-B

The image shows the reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are various wooden beams and structural components arranged on the pier. In the background, there are large industrial buildings and a crane structure.

Date: 1907-03-28

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

GUSN: 381571

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9799-B

Reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9800-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. It shows an active construction site with large wooden beams, a pile of timber, and several workers. In the background, a warehouse building is partially visible and a crane or derrick is positioned near the wat...

Date: 1907-03-28

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

GUSN: 381572

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9800-B

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

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.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381573

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9801-B

Removal of trusses at Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9802-B

The image shows a scene of demolition at Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large metal truss is prominently featured amid piles of scattered wooden beams and debris. In the background, a horse-drawn cart is visible with a person engaging with the structure.

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 381574

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9802-B

Removal of trusses at Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9803-B

The image shows the removal of trusses at Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Massachusetts. A large wooden truss structure is partially dismantled with debris scattered on the ground. A horse-drawn cart is visible in the foreground and a person is working amidst the timber and materials.

Date: 1906-07-12

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

GUSN: 381575

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9803-B

Grain elevator, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9804-B

The image depicts the exterior of a grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are several railroad tracks with freight cars in the foreground and a large industrial building in the background. An elevated conveyor system and a tall smokestack are also present along with utility poles and...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381576

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9804-B

Wall at head of Dock #1, East Boston, Mass., 9805-B

The image shows a section of a stone wall at the head of Dock #1 in East Boston, Massachusetts. A person stands on a wooden structure adjacent to the wall, which is above a body of water. There are wooden posts and a dirt area visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381577

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9805-B

Yard and dock office building, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9806-B

The image shows the exterior of a brick yard and dock office building located in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building features several tall windows and a chimney with a small entrance step and doorway visible. A person is standing outside the entrance. A street sign on the right indicates direct...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381578

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9806-B

Old wall of dock #4, East Boston, Mass., 9807-B

The image shows the old wall of Dock #4 in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a stone wall supported by numerous vertical wooden posts. The ground is covered with rocks and debris and additional wooden beams can be seen above.

Date: 1909-01-02

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

GUSN: 381579

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9807-B

Engine House, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9808-B

The image shows the exterior of a brick engine house in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building has large vertical doors and multiple windows on the upper level. Two individuals are standing in front of the structure near the railway tracks that lead into the building. Additional buildings and util...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381580

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.9808-B

Wall at head of docks, East Boston, Mass., 9809-B

The image shows a stone wall at the head of docks in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground and leading into the water is a structure supported by wooden pilings. A building with vertical siding is positioned on the right with some barrels placed on top of the dock. Behind the wall several in...

Date: 1902-01-18

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

GUSN: 381581

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9809-B

Old piles of pier #3, driven in 1860, East Boston, Mass., 9810-B

The image shows old wooden piles of pier #3 in East Boston, Massachusetts, which were originally driven in 1860. In the background, there are buildings and a structure that is part of the dock. The water surrounds the wooden pilings, which are in varying states of wear.

Date: 1902

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

GUSN: 381582

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9810-B

Old grain elevators, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9811-B

The image depicts the exterior of old grain elevators located in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is large with multiple evenly spaced, square-shaped windows or vents along the walls. It is connected to a series of wooden platforms or docks, and there are additional industrial structures vi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381583

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9811-B

Rebuilding piers after fire, East Boston, Mass., 9812-B

The image shows workers in the process of rebuilding piers in East Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. Several men are engaged in construction activities amidst wooden and metal structural elements. In the background, a large building with multiple windows is noticeable, along with a crane.

Date: ca. 1908

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

GUSN: 381584

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9812-B

Building of piers and grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9813-B

The image depicts the construction site of piers and a grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large structure, supported by a metal framework, is visible in the background. In the foreground, there are two individuals standing near construction materials and a temporary building. A sign rea...

Date: 1909-04-24

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

GUSN: 381585

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9813-B

Building of piers, showing framing, East Boston, Mass., 9814-B

The image shows the construction of piers with visible framing structures in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes metal beams and wooden frames set up with parts of scaffolding and ladders present.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381586

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9814-B

Interior of pier warehouse #6, showing door, East Boston, Mass., 9815-B

The image shows the interior of pier warehouse #6 in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large wooden door with visible diagonal braces occupies the center of the frame. The structure features wooden beams and a slatted roof. There is chalk or graffiti writing visible on the door.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381587

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9815-B

View of docks taken from roof of grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9816-B

The image shows a view of the docks in East Boston, Massachusetts, taken from the roof of a grain elevator. A large water tower is prominently visible on the left with industrial buildings and smoke in the background.

Date: 1910-01-13

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

GUSN: 381588

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9816-B

Interior of pier warehouse #6, showing back of railroad car, government inspector, East Boston, Mass., 9817-B

The image shows the interior of Pier Warehouse #6 in East Boston, Massachusetts. A railroad car with the marking "L.S.& M.S. 30096" is visible at the center, positioned on tracks that run parallel to a loading dock. The warehouse structure features wooden beams and corrugated metal siding.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381589

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9817-B

Railroad yard near engine house, East Boston, Mass., 9818-B

The image depicts a railroad yard near an engine house in East Boston, Massachusetts. It features multiple train tracks converging and diverging with freight cars visible in the background. On the left, there are industrial buildings and utility poles lining the tracks. Several figures are seen walk...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381590

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.9818-B

Reconstruction of piers, East Boston, Mass., 9819-B

The image depicts a construction site for pier reconstruction in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible elements include numerous structural supports and debri, with piles of construction materials. An industrial structure labeled "A.R.R. TRANSFER" is noticeable in the background, along with several cr...

Date: 1909-04-24

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

GUSN: 381591

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9819-B

Reconstruction of piers, East Boston, Mass., 9820-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the scene are several large cranes and construction equipment situated on wooden platforms extending over the water. Workers can be seen on the piers and a small island is visible in the background.

Date: 1909-05-03

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

GUSN: 381592

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9820-B

Reconstruction of piers, East Boston, Mass., 9821-B

The image shows the reconstruction of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a partially built structure with wooden frameworks and cranes in operation. The piers extend over the water and various equipment and construction materials are visible on site.

Date: 1909-04-24

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

GUSN: 381593

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9821-B

Reconstruction of piers, East Boston, Mass., 9822-B

The image shows the reconstruction of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the image are large steel framework structures under construction with piles driven into the water. There are cranes and other construction equipment present.

Date: 1909-04-17

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

GUSN: 381594

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9822-B

Reconstruction of piers, East Boston, Mass., 9823-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are workers standing on and around the wooden structures of the pier under construction. The construction site is filled with scaffolding and cranes are used as part of the reconstruction process.

Date: 1909-04-17

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

GUSN: 381595

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9823-B

Reconstruction of Leyland Line Piers, pile details, East Boston, Mass., 9824-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Leyland Line Piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. It shows several wooden piles protruding from the water arranged in rows. Some of the piles have metal reinforcements or bolts attached. In the background, additional piles and industrial structures are vis...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381596

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9824-B

Completion of new grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9825-B

The image shows a newly completed grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is prominently labeled with "New York Central Lines" and "Boston & Albany Railroad." Several rail tracks with train cars are visible in the foreground and there are industrial and residential buildings in t...

Date: 1910-12-08

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

GUSN: 381597

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9825-B

Completion of new grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9826-B

The image shows a large grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building prominently displays signage for the "New York Central Lines" and "Boston & Albany Railroad." There are railway tracks and several railcars visible in the foreground along with some industrial structures and urban bui...

Date: 1910-12-08

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

GUSN: 381598

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9826-B

Clyde Street railroad crossing looking toward pier, East Boston, Mass., 9827-B

The image depicts Clyde Street railroad crossing looking towards a pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are two railroad crossing gates in a vertical position on either side of the tracks. There are buildings on both sides of the street and a structure with scaffolding can be seen in the back...

Date: 1910-07-06

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

GUSN: 381599

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9827-B

Clyde Street railroad crossing looking toward Marginal Street, East Boston, Mass., 9828-B

The image shows the Clyde Street railroad crossing looking toward Marginal Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. A building with a "RAILROAD CROSSING" sign and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE" is visible on a signpost. To the right, a multi-story building labeled "IMMIGRANT HOME" is seen. The street is cob...

Date: 1910-07-06

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

GUSN: 381600

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.9828-B

Piers and grain conveyors taken from Boston, Revere Beach, and Lynn Coal Trestle, East Boston, Mass., 9829-B

The image shows a view of piers and grain conveyors taken from the Boston, Revere Beach, and Lynn Coal Trestle in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground is a railway car on the trestle, with a large industrial building in the background featuring multiple large doors and conveyor structures o...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381601

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9829-B

General view of reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier after fire in 1908, taken from Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9830-B

The image shows the reconstruction work on the Cunard Line Pier after a fire, viewed from Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes construction materials and structures with cranes and framework visible along the waterfront.

Date: 1909-01-20

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

GUSN: 381602

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9830-B

General view of reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier after fire in 1908, taken from Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9831-B

The image shows a general view of the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier after a fire in 1908, taken from Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground is a large number of pilings and construction materials along the waterfront with industrial structures and buildin...

Date: 1909-01-20

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

GUSN: 381603

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9831-B

Sand house at Porter Street, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9832-B

The image depicts the exterior of a sand house located at Porter Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a simple, rectangular structure with two doors and several windows. There are train tracks running in the foreground.

Date: 1910-05-28

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

GUSN: 381604

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.9832-B

Clyde Street railroad crossing, looking toward Marginal Street, wagon crossing tracks, East Boston, Mass., 9833-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing at Clyde Street, looking toward Marginal Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. A horse-drawn wagon is seen crossing the tracks with several bags loaded on it. Utility poles with wires stretch across the scene, and there are buildings in the background, including...

Date: 1910-07-06

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

GUSN: 381605

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.9833-B

Clyde Street railroad crossing, looking toward pier, East Boston, Mass., 9834-B

The image depicts Clyde Street railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts, with a view toward the pier. Visible are railroad tracks crossing a cobblestone street, industrial buildings, and large metal structures in the background. A sign indicating "Railroad Crossing" is prominently displayed n...

Date: 1910-07-06

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

GUSN: 381606

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9834-B

Clyde Street railroad crossing, looking toward Marginal Street, East Boston, Mass., 9835-B

The image depicts the Clyde Street railroad crossing looking toward Marginal Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes several buildings, with visible signage such as "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." Cobblestone pavement is seen in the foreground and people are stand...

Date: 1910-05-28

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

GUSN: 381607

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9835-B

Clyde Street railroad crossing, looking toward eastern pier, 9836-B

The image shows the Clyde Street railroad crossing, with train tracks leading towards an area labeled as the eastern pier. There are multiple railway tracks converging and diverging with a small structure nearby, possibly a guardhouse or control booth. In the background, industrial buildings and uti...

Date: 1910-05-28

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

GUSN: 381608

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9836-B

Clyde Street crossing looking toward grain elevator and piers, East Boston, Mass., 9837-B

The image depicts a view along Clyde Street crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking toward a grain elevator and piers. Visible elements include multiple train tracks converging and curving towards the background with structures such as industrial buildings and small sheds adjacent to the tra...

Date: 1910-05-28

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

GUSN: 381609

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9837-B

Unidentified ships at old Cunard Line Pier before 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9838-B

The image depicts unidentified ships docked at the old Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, before 1908. In the foreground, a man is sitting on a horse-drawn cart near piles of material. The pier building and multiple ship masts are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381610

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9838-B

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Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 380846

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0400.0450

Photographs of steamships of the Nantasket Beach Steamboat Co., undated

6 small black-and-white photographs depicting steamships and dock areas of the Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company. Photographs are undated.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 380847

Ref. Code: PC001.03.02.0400.0450.0451

Fitchburg Police Department at Work. Fitchburg, Massachusetts, 1950s

17 black-and-white photographs; 16 prints are 8 x 10 inches, 1 print is 6.5 x 8 inches. The majority of photographs are undated and people are unidentified. One photograph is dated 1952. Stamped information on the verso of several photographs identify a variety of photographers including George H....

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 380916

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0990.0050.001

Tradecard for Globe Buffer Co., Boston, Massachusetts, undated

Trade card is printed in full color "Compliments of the Globe Buffer Co. 25 Tremont Street, Boston, only manufacturer of Globe Flexible Insoles". Printed on two sides in full color, the advertisement depicts an ocean scene with steamships, sailboats, and marine life, while the verso depicts cherubs...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380917

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.06.054

Advertisement for Highland Lake Grove on the New York and New England Railroad, 1883

This is a small, multi color advertisement for Highland Lake Grove, a resort on Highland Lake in Norfolk, Massachusetts. It was printed in conjunction with the New York and New England Railroad. The advertisement describes the resort and depicts detailed drawn images of the resort. The railroad c...

Date: 1883

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380918

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.035

Capt. Thomas & Children, undated cabinet card

1 cabinet card depicting a man with large moustache and a top hat along with three small children dressed in costumes. A stylized monogram "W.E.C" is below the photograph. The verso shows the name of the photographer; W. E. Custer of Hanover N.H. A handwritten notation on the verso is "Capt. Thomas...

Date: undated

Collection: Personal photographic collection

GUSN: 380951

Ref. Code: PC004.01.T.0700.001

Embossed colonial-revival trade card for Kimball & Co. Lowell, Massachusetts, undated

1 trade card, fashioned in the colonial-revival style and embossed with foil ink, for Kimball & Co., 93, 95, 97 Merrimack St., Lowell

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380966

Ref. Code: EP001.01.001.01.04.003

J.J. Coffey Liquor Store, Newburyport, Massachusetts, 1912

This black-and-white cabinet card is 4.25 x 6.6 inches. The photograph depicts six men in coats and hats standing on the steps in front of a building. Signage reads J.J. Coffey in two front windows. Bottles can be seen through the windows and two barrels on the steps. Handwriting on the verso in...

Date: 1912

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 380977

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2030.0110.002

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