Historic New England

Reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier, looking toward Boston, East Boston, Mass., 9911-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking toward Boston. The view shows a network of wooden beams and construction materials. Several cranes and structures are visible along the water's edge in the background.

Date: 1909-03-22

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

GUSN: 381683

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9911-B

Reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier, Clyde Street Pier in background, showing grain conveyor galleries under construction, looking northwest, East Boston, Mass., 9912-B

The image shows the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the background, the Clyde Street Pier is visible. The scene captures grain conveyor galleries under construction, with a focus looking northwest. Various construction materials and structures are evident aro...

Date: 1908-11-13

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

GUSN: 381684

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9912-B

Start of reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier, showing Suore and Trieste's Plant from aboard steamship "Cambrian", looking east, East Boston, Mass., 9913-B

The image shows the beginning stages of the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier, viewed from aboard the steamship "Cambrian" in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes several structures, notably Suore and Trieste's Plant. The foreground features a waterfront area with piles and equipment ...

Date: 1908-11-13

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

GUSN: 381685

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9913-B

Start of reconstruction of Cunard Line Pier, showing Suore and Trieste's Plant, looking northwest. Old Granite warehouse and new warehouse in background, East Boston, Mass., 9914-B

The image depicts the start of reconstruction at the Cunard Line Pier, looking northwest in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible is the Suore and Trieste Plant. In the background, there is an old granite warehouse along with a new warehouse. The foreground shows the water and some construction materi...

Date: 1908-11-13

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

GUSN: 381686

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9914-B

Interior of Clyde Street Pier, showing congestion of freight due to other piers having been destroyed by fire, East Boston, Mass., 9915-B

The image shows the interior of Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, congested with freight. Numerous large sacks and bundles are stacked throughout the space, resulting from other piers having been destroyed by fire. The warehouse structure features visible beams and an industrial layou...

Date: 1908-11-13

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

GUSN: 381687

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9915-B

Clyde Street Pier shed, grain conveyor galleries, looking southwest, East Boston, Mass., 9916-B

The image depicts the Clyde Street Pier shed and grain conveyor galleries in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed looking southwest. Visible are railroad tracks leading towards structures, including a shed and large industrial conveyor galleries on the left and right. A lone utility pole is seen near ...

Date: 1908-11-13

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

GUSN: 381688

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9916-B

Reconstruction of Leyland Line Pier, pile details, East Boston, Mass., 9917-B

The image shows the reconstruction of the Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. It features the pile details with wooden beams and structural elements visible. The foreground includes a rocky area with scattered stones and rubble. In the background, parts of the pier extend into the water...

Date: 1909-03-06

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

GUSN: 381689

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9917-B

Reconstruction of piers, hard pine piles, East Boston, Mass., 9918-B

The image depicts a reconstruction scene of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, large hard pine piles are visible, which are being used for the piers' construction. To the right, a rail car loaded with logs can be seen. In the background, a hazy view of a cityscape is visible acr...

Date: 1909-02-27

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

GUSN: 381690

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9918-B

Reconstruction of piers, hard pine piles, East Boston, Mass., 9919-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of piers using hard pine piles in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are large logs laid out on the ground with two workers handling the timber. In the background, there are industrial buildings and equipment and a snowy landscape surrounds the construction area...

Date: 1909-02-27

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

GUSN: 381691

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9919-B

U.S. Bonded Warehouse, Old Granite Warehouse, about Clyde Street, East Boston, Mass., 9920-B

The image depicts the U.S. Bonded Warehouse, known as the Old Granite Warehouse, located near Clyde Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The large stone building is situated near a body of water with a small boat and industrial materials visible at the dock in the foreground. The warehouse's name i...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381692

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9920-B

Pier scene with grain cars in foreground and grain conveyor galleries in background, East Boston, Mass., 9921-B

The image depicts a pier scene in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are grain cars labeled "THE INDIANA, ILLINOIS & IOWA R.R." and others loaded with materials. In the background, there are large grain conveyor galleries supported by tall metal structures. A telephone pole is also...

Date: December 1908

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

GUSN: 381693

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9921-B

Pier scene with grain cars in foreground and grain conveyor galleries in background, East Boston, Mass., 9922-B

The image depicts a pier scene in East Boston, Massachusetts, featuring several grain cars in the foreground loaded with materials. In the background, grain conveyor galleries are visible spanning across the scene. Telecommunication poles and wires run through the area.

Date: December 1908

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

GUSN: 381694

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9922-B

East side of grain elevator pier, lighters being loaded, grain conveyor in background, East Boston, Mass., 9923-B

The image depicts the east side of a grain elevator pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several wooden lighters are being loaded at the pier and a large grain conveyor structure is visible in the background. The name "Geo. McQuesten Co. Hard Pine Lumber" is seen on a sign. Several individuals are pr...

Date: 1907-01-30

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

GUSN: 381695

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9923-B

Old grain elevator on pier that was destroyed by fire July 8, 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9924-B

The image shows an old grain elevator located on a pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is large and rectangular, has multiple rows of windows, and features a tall chimney. The grain elevator was destroyed by fire on July 8, 1908. In the foreground, part of a ship is visible to the left...

Date: 1908-07-08

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

GUSN: 381696

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9924-B