Historic New England

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

Ships

File part

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

Dedication of Buildings

Sub-series

Date: 1719-1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380980

Ref. Code: EP001.09.001

Music Performances

Sub-series

Date: 1882-1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380981

Ref. Code: EP001.09.002

Plays

Sub-series

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380982

Ref. Code: EP001.09.003

Celebration of Holidays

Sub-series

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380983

Ref. Code: EP001.09.004

Anniversary

Sub-series

Date: 1926-1994

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380984

Ref. Code: EP001.09.005

Announcement for Hallowe'en at the Tavern Club, 1910

A program for a Halloween banquet and lecture on November 11, 1910 at the Tavern Club at 4 Boylston Place in Boston. Lorin Fuller Deland, Harvard University football coach and author, gave the illustrated lecture. Totem of Bear, which the Club adopted as its mascot in February, 1885, plays a violin ...

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380985

Ref. Code: EP001.09.004.001

Program of concerts on the Steamer Providence, Feb. 1890

This program from the Fall River Line's Steamer Providence is for concerts by Hooper's Orchestra during the week ending February 22, 1890. There are both afternoon and evening concerts.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380986

Ref. Code: EP001.09.002.001

Pageant of Old Deerfield on the grounds of the Allen Homestead, Old Deerfield, Mass., 1913

Program advertising the Pageant of Old Deerfield to be hosted on the grounds of the Allen Homestead in Old Deerfield, Massachusetts. Includes brief synopses of the different plays which make up the pagent. Features advertisements for various businesses in the Deerfield area. Dated 1913.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380987

Ref. Code: EP001.09.003.001

Program for music recital, Edward R. Hood Course, Odd Fellows Hall, Lynn, Massachusetts. 1882

1 program for a musical recital printed in full color. Program advertises W.B. Gifford & Co. of Market Street in Lynn, Massachusetts. "Dealers in all kinds of Dry Goods, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Carpeting, Wallpapers, Etc." The program was printed by Thos. P. Nichols, Printer, Lynn as shown in sm...

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 380988

Ref. Code: EP001.09.002.002

Souvenir program from Wonderland featuring Pawnee Bill, Revere Beach, Mass., 1908

The cover of the 1908 Wonderland Souvenir Program depicts Pawnee Bill (Major Gordon W. Lillie) as an advertisement for his Great Wild West show. The program had a cover price of five cents.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 381029

Ref. Code: EP001.09.003.002

Hook & Hastings Company collection

This collection is comprised of business records, ephemera, and photographs related to the operations of Boston-based organ making firm Hook & Hastings Company. The materials primarily date between 1869 and 1931, with addition correspondence related to the collections donation dating to the 1950s a...

Date: 1869-1969, undated

Collection: Hook & Hastings Company collection

GUSN: 381084

Ref. Code: CC007

Photographs, 1869, 1883, undated

1 folder

Date: 1869, 1883, undated

Collection: Hook & Hastings Company collection

GUSN: 381090

Ref. Code: CC007.01

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