Historic New England

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

Cunard Line Pier, reconstruction, East Boston, Mass., 9883-B

The image depicts the reconstruction of the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are the framework of the building under construction, cranes, and a variety of wooden pilings protruding from the water. The background includes several buildings and additional construction equipment...

Date: 1909-03-15

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

GUSN: 381655

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9883-B

Leyland Pier, start of reconstruction after destroyed by fire July 8, 1908, pile details, East Boston, Mass., 9884-B

The image depicts the initial stages of reconstruction at Leyland Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, after it was destroyed by a fire on July 8, 1908. Numerous wooden piles rise from the water. In the background, partially constructed buildings and industrial structures are visible.

Date: 1909-03-06

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

GUSN: 381656

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9884-B

Watertown (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381356

Ref. Code: PC098.01.48

Weymouth (Norfolk County, Massachusetts)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381357

Ref. Code: PC098.01.53

Winthrop (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381358

Ref. Code: PC098.01.54

Woburn (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381359

Ref. Code: PC098.01.55

Cape Cod (Barnstable County, Massachusetts)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381360

Ref. Code: PC098.01.10

Charlestown (Sullivan County, New Hampshire)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381361

Ref. Code: PC098.01.56

Greenland (Rockingham County, New Hampshire)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381362

Ref. Code: PC098.01.57

Portsmouth (Rockingham County, New Hampshire)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381363

Ref. Code: PC098.01.58

Wilton (Hillsborough County, New Hampshire)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381364

Ref. Code: PC098.01.59

Brunswick (Cumberland County, Maine)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381365

Ref. Code: PC098.01.60

Harpswell (Cumberland County, Maine)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381366

Ref. Code: PC098.01.61

Portland (Cumberland County, Maine)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381367

Ref. Code: PC098.01.62

Wiscasset (Lincoln County, Maine)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381368

Ref. Code: PC098.01.63

New Haven (New Haven County, Connecticut)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381369

Ref. Code: PC098.01.64

Baltimore, Maryland

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381370

Ref. Code: PC098.01.65

Chalfont St. Giles (Southeast Buckinghamshire, England)

File part

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1865-1900

GUSN: 381371

Ref. Code: PC098.01.66

View of store on Walnut Street, Newton Highlands, Newton, Mass., 9600-B

The image shows a multi-story building housing stores on Walnut Street in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. The storefronts display signage with one reading "J.W. Redmond," and another advertising plumbing and heating services. A horse-drawn carriage is partially visible and a "Railroad Cross...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381373

Ref. Code: PC015.002.400.9600-B

General view looking east showing station from Institution Avenue, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 9601-B

The image provides a general view looking east towards a station from Institution Avenue in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible in the scene are railway tracks running through an area with construction activity. There is a station building with a distinctive roof to the left, and several b...

Date: 1906-11-23

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

GUSN: 381374

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.9601-B

Institution Avenue from corner of Braeland Avenue, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 9602-B

The image depicts Institution Avenue from the corner of Braeland Avenue in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. A paved street is visible with wooden fences lining the sides, and there is a sidewalk with bare trees. In the background, a large brick building with a sloped roof and dormer windows can...

Date: 1905-12-07

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

GUSN: 381375

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.9602-B

Freight yard from Cypress Street Bridge, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 9603-B

The image depicts a freight yard as seen from the Cypress Street Bridge in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. In the foreground, several railway tracks run parallel, and freight cars are visible on the tracks. There are buildings and trees on either side of the tracks, and a small wooden structur...

Date: 1905-12-07

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

GUSN: 381376

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.9603-B

Langley Road crossing and railroad roadway from Langley Road to Institution Avenue (bridge), looking west, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 9604-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing at Langley Road, looking west towards the bridge connecting Langley Road to Institution Avenue in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. The scene includes railway tracks running into the distance, flanked by trees and utility poles. There are houses visible alon...

Date: 1905-12-07

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

GUSN: 381377

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.9604-B

Depressing tracks on Highland Branch, looking east from Centre Street, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 9605-B

The image shows a construction scene looking east from Centre Street, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad tracks on the Highland Branch with workers building a retaining wall beside them. The area is surrounded by buildings, including a large structure, and a steam locomotive ...

Date: 1906-11-09

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

GUSN: 381378

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.9605-B

Depressing tracks on Highland Branch, looking east from Institution Avenue, showing Newton Center Railroad Station, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 9606-B

The image captures the Highland Branch tracks looking east from Institution Avenue, focusing on Newton Center Railroad Station in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. The scene includes railway lines and a station platform with construction materials and activity visible. A wooden fence and trees frame the...

Date: 1906-10-17

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

GUSN: 381379

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.9606-B

Corner of Trowbridge and Centre Streets, near Highland Branch, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 9607-B

The image shows a residential street corner at Trowbridge and Centre Streets in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Trees line the sidewalk, providing shade over a dirt road. A house with a porch is partly visible on the right, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and garden. A fence runs along th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381380

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.9607-B

Depressing tracks of Highland Branch, view of steam shovel blocked up at Langley Road, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 9608-B

The image shows a steam shovel at Langley Road, Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts, as it is blocked up on a wooden structure. A person is visible working near the base of the machine. Railroad tracks and a building are also partially visible in the background.

Date: 1906-10-17

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

GUSN: 381381

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.9608-B

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