Historic New England

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

Warehouse #6, interior, East Boston, Mass., 9839-B

The image shows the interior of Warehouse #6 in East Boston, Massachusetts. The center of the image includes an open area with structural columns and beams visible. A small cart is positioned near a railing, while in the foreground, there is a wooden barrier with a short wooden ladder leaning agains...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381611

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9839-B

New warehouse, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9840-B

The image shows the exterior of a new warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a large, multi-story brick structure with prominent vertical sections and minimal window openings. Large sacks are lined up in front of the warehouse. The street in front features cobblestones and utility ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381612

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9840-B

New warehouse, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9841-B

The image shows the exterior of a large brick warehouse located in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building is several stories high with multiple small windows and abuts a body of water with a wooden dock in the foreground. A few boats are moored near the dock and there are additional industrial str...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381613

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9841-B

Newly reconstructed Leyland Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9842-B

The image depicts the newly reconstructed Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The pier includes a large building prominently marked with "Leyland Line" on it. A ship is docked alongside the pier and in the background, industrial structures and cranes are visible across the water.

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 381614

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9842-B

Construction of new grain elevator, taken from warehouse, showing conveyors, East Boston, Mass., 9843-B

The image depicts the construction of a new grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple conveyors and a large, partially constructed brick structure. Several train boxcars are positioned on tracks in the foreground and scaffolding and construction materials are present.

Date: 1910-07-25

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

GUSN: 381615

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9843-B

View of new grain elevator and Leyland Pier from Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn railroad Coal trestle, formerly Mass. Coal Co. Wharf, East Boston, Mass., 9844-B

The image shows a view of a grain elevator and Leyland Pier from the Boston, Revere Beach, and Lynn railroad coal trestle, formerly the Massachusetts Coal Company Wharf, in East Boston, Massachusetts. Prominently visible is a large building with "New York Central Lines" and "Boston & Albany Railroad...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381616

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9844-B

Leyland Line and general B&A railroad piers, taken from Boston, Revere Beach, and Lynn Railroad Coal Trestle, formerly Mass. Coal Co. Wharf, East Boston, Mass., 9845-B

The image shows railroad piers and freight cars at the Leyland Line and general B&A railroad piers, as viewed from the Boston, Revere Beach, and Lynn Railroad Coal Trestle, formerly the Massachusetts Coal Company Wharf, in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground are several freight car...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381617

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9845-B

Interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9846-B

The image shows the interior of the immigration quarters on the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is large and open featuring a grid of metal railings and benches arranged in rows. The ceiling is supported by exposed steel beams and light seeps through windows in the backgrou...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381618

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9846-B

Interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9847-B

The image depicts the interior of the immigration quarters at the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is open and features several wooden pillars supporting a high ceiling. There are signs on the walls indicating areas for "Refreshments" and "Western Union Telegraph." A visible...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381619

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9847-B

Interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9848-B

The image shows the interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is characterized by rows of wooden benches arranged in parallel lines. The structure features exposed beams and columns along with multiple light fixtures mounted on the walls. T...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381620

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9848-B

Interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9849-B

The image depicts the interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is large and open featuring multiple rows of long benches separated by metal railings. Overhead are visible beams and supports. The area is well-lit by large windows along the ...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381621

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9849-B

View of pier facilities taken from storage warehouse, Clyde Street Pier in center, East Boston, Mass., 9850-B

The image depicts pier facilities at Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Massachusetts, as seen from a storage warehouse. The scene includes a prominent water tower and a large industrial complex with several buildings and a smokestack. There are tracks and a berthed ship visible near the waterfront.

Date: 1911-01-13

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

GUSN: 381622

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9850-B

View from roof of the storage warehouse toward grain elevator and piers, East Boston, Mass., 9851-B

The image shows a view from the roof of a storage warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the distance, a large grain elevator is visible along with several piers. The foreground includes rooftops of multiple buildings and there is a tall smokestack seen to the right.

Date: 1911-01-13

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

GUSN: 381623

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9851-B

View from new grain elevator showing piers, showing various grain conveyors, East Boston, Mass., 9852-B

The image shows a view from a new grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts, highlighting various grain conveyors. The scene features a series of large, elevated conveyor systems and industrial buildings.

Date: 1911-01-13

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

GUSN: 381624

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9852-B

View of Leyland and Cunard Line Piers from new grain elevators, showing the "Ivernia" tied up at pier, looking toward Boston, East Boston, Mass., 9853-B

The image shows a view from new grain elevators overlooking the Leyland and Cunard Line Piers. The steamship "Ivernia" is docked at the pier.

Date: 1911-01-13

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

GUSN: 381625

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9853-B

New Leyland Line Pier, showing ship tied at pier, East Boston, Mass., 9854-B

The image shows a ship tied to the New Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The ship is positioned alongside a complex of industrial-style buildings with visible structural frameworks and windows. There is a large water tank in the background on one of the structures. The scene is captur...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 381626

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9854-B

View from grain elevator showing new Cunard Line pier, looking toward Boston and Charlestown, East Boston, Mass., 9856-B

The image depicts a view from a grain elevator looking toward the new Cunard Line pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The foreground features extensive pier structures with rows of windows and a network of covered walkways. In the background, the cityscape of Boston and Charlestown is visible, inclu...

Date: 1910-07-25

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

GUSN: 381627

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9856-B

View from new grain elevator, showing general B&A pier and Massachusetts Coal Co. Wharf (Now site of Bethlehem Steel Co. Dry Dock), looking toward South Boston, East Boston, Mass., 9855-B

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1910-07-25

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

GUSN: 381628

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9855-B

View from new grain elevator toward Boston showing roof of new Leyland Line pier, East Boston, Mass., 9857-B

The image depicts a view from a grain elevator looking toward Boston, showcasing the roof of the new Leyland Line pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several buildings with flat roofs and ventilation structures are visible. In the background, ships can be seen docked along the pier with the city sky...

Date: 1910-07-25

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

GUSN: 381629

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9857-B

Foundation of transformer house taken from warehouse, good view of East Boston houses and buildings, East Boston, Mass., 9858-B

The image shows the construction site of a transformer house foundation viewed from a warehouse. There are various materials and machinery present at the site. In the background, East Boston houses and buildings are visible, with architectural details of roofs and windows. A prominent tower-like str...

Date: 1910-07-25

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

GUSN: 381630

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.9858-B

Pier facilities, railroad yard and grain elevator from roof of the North Dock and storage warehouse, East Boston, Mass., 9859-B

The image captures a view of pier facilities, a railroad yard, and a grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, railroad tracks are visible along with various industrial buildings. A large water tower and a grain elevator dominate the skyline. The scene is viewed from the roof ...

Date: 1910-12-12

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

GUSN: 381631

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9859-B

Pier facilities, railroad yard and grain elevator from roof of the North Dock and storage warehouse, East Boston, Mass., 9860-B

The image depicts the pier facilities, railroad yard, and grain elevator as seen from the roof of the North Dock and storage warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are railway tracks and industrial buildings while a large water tower and grain elevator dominate the backgro...

Date: 1910-12-12

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

GUSN: 381632

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9860-B

Construction of new grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9861-B

The image shows the construction of a new grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. The large brick structure is partially completed with a visible metal framework on top. In the foreground, there are multiple railway tracks, a small building, and a freight car marked "Nickel Plate."

Date: 1910-07-18

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

GUSN: 381633

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9861-B

Pier work, East Boston, Mass., 9862-B

The image shows pier construction work in East Boston, Massachusetts. It features a large wooden structure under construction with cranes and scaffolding visible. There are additional structures and equipment in the background.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 381634

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9862-B

Pile driver at work on Clyde Street pier, East Boston, Mass., 9863-B

The image shows a pile driver in operation at the Clyde Street pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several men are present at the construction site, which includes wooden beams and construction materials.

Date: 1906-10-06

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

GUSN: 381635

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9863-B

Construction of new warehouse, pile drivers at work, East Boston, Mass., 9864-B

The image depicts the construction site of a new warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several pile drivers are in operation, and there are workers visible on the site. In the background, there are large ships docked and the area is cluttered with construction materials such as logs and debris.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381636

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9864-B

Construction of new warehouses, pile drivers at work, East Boston, Mass., 9865-B

The image shows a construction site for new warehouses in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several pile drivers are actively in use, surrounded by a groundwork of beams and rubble. In the background, ships and industrial buildings are visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381637

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9865-B

Clyde Street Pier, interior view, looking north, East Boston, Mass., 9866-B

The image shows the interior view of Clyde Street Pier, looking north in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is a large, open structure with a series of evenly spaced supporting beams and trusses. There's a central track leading towards a large doorway at the far end.

Date: 1907-09-17

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

GUSN: 381638

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9866-B

Clyde Street Pier, interior view, looking north, East Boston, Mass., 9867-B

The image depicts the interior view of Clyde Street Pier, looking north in East Boston, Massachusetts. The interior features a large, open space with visible structural beams and trusses as well as high windows along the upper walls. There are a few objects, such as ladders, visible within the space...

Date: 1907-09-17

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

GUSN: 381639

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9867-B

B&A Pier, roof trusses of warehouse #1, taken before fire of 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9868-B

The image depicts the roof trusses of Warehouse #1 at B&A Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The photograph showcases the structural framework of the warehouse, highlighting the wooden beams and trusses before the fire of 1908.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381640

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9868-B

B&A Pier, second floor trusses of warehouse #1, taken before fire of 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9869-B

The image depicts the trusses on the second floor of warehouse #1 at the B&A Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, before the fire of 1908. The structure is composed of wooden beams and trusses in a grid-like pattern. There are several people visible in the scene engaged in work around the constructio...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381641

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9869-B

Grade crossing elimination project, Bennington Street sheathing and bracing, looking northeast, East Boston, Mass., 9870-B

The image depicts a construction site for a grade crossing elimination project on Bennington Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are sheathing and bracing structures in progress, with wooden supports angled against the wall. A man wearing a hat is standing atop the structure. In the backgr...

Date: 1905-08-08

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

GUSN: 381642

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.9870-B

Clyde Street pier, East Boston, Mass., 9871-B

The image depicts the Clyde Street pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The pier features metal beams and poles in the structure. A wooden post with a rounded cap is visible near the water's edge.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381643

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9871-B

Dock #2, dredging, showing west side of old grain elevator, destroyed by fire on July 8th, 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9872-B

The image depicts Dock #2 in East Boston, Massachusetts, with dredging activity visible in the foreground. A large, old grain elevator is seen on the west side, which was destroyed by fire on July 8th, 1908. Piles of logs are in the foreground while cranes and other waterfront structures appear in t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381644

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9872-B

New Street, warehouse from the southeast, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9873-B

The image shows a multi-story brick warehouse seen from the southeast in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building has several large window openings without glass and a ladder is visible leading to one of the upper floors. To the left, a building with signage for "Rumney Painting Co." is partially vi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381645

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9873-B

New Street, warehouse from northeast, East Boston, Mass., 9874-B

The image shows a multi-story brick warehouse on New Street, viewed from the northeast, in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building has several open windows and a long ladder is leaning against it, reaching up to one of the windows. In the foreground, a utility pole with wires and a streetlamp is vi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381646

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.9874-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, view from roof looking out toward harbor, East Boston, Mass., 9875-B

The image shows the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed from a rooftop looking toward the harbor. The scene includes a network of wooden beams and construction materials with workers scattered throughout the site. The harbor is visible in the background.

Date: 1909-03-29

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

GUSN: 381647

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9875-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, looking east from Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9876-B

The image shows the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier, viewed looking east from Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a large sailing ship with multiple masts is docked by the pier. Behind the ship, a partially constructed building with a steel framework is visible...

Date: 1909-03-29

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

GUSN: 381648

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9876-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, view southeast, down harbor, showing outer end from Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9877-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed from the southeast down the harbor from Clyde Street Pier. The scene shows many wooden pilings and various cranes or construction equipment. In the background, masts of tall ships are visible set again...

Date: 1909-03-29

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

GUSN: 381649

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9877-B

Cunard Line pier, reconstruction of pier, East Boston, Mass., 9878-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several cranes and construction equipment are visible along the pier with workers engaged in construction tasks. A large ship is moored in the background to the left alongside a partially built structure.

Date: 1909-02-22

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

GUSN: 381650

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9878-B

Aftermath of pier fire on July 8, 1908, view showing destruction of grain elevator office, generator, boiler, and engine houses, taken from head of dock #2, East Boston, Mass., 9879-B

The image depicts the aftermath of a pier fire on July 8, 1908, in East Boston, Massachusetts, taken from the head of dock #2. Visible are the ruins of the grain elevator office, and the remains of the generator, boiler, and engine houses. The scene shows a landscape of destroyed structures and debr...

Date: 1908-07-18

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

GUSN: 381651

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.9879-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, taken from Leyland Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9880-B

The image shows the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed from Leyland Pier. A large framework of steel beams is visible. Cranes and other construction equipment can be seen in the background near the water's edge.

Date: 1909-03-29

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

GUSN: 381652

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9880-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, East Boston, Mass., 9881-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Numerous wooden pilings extend into the water with cranes and construction equipment visible in the background. A barge is stationed near the pier and several structures and industrial elements are present al...

Date: 1909-03-15

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

GUSN: 381653

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9881-B

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, East Boston, Mass., 9882-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is in progress with a visible framework of steel beams and wooden materials stacked in the foreground. A large crane is present on the right side alongside temporary wooden structures.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381654

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9882-B

West Roxbury (Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 381354

Ref. Code: PC098.01.51

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