Historic New England

Sluiceway of collapsed dam after flooding of Westfield River, Middlefield, Mass., 10467-B

The image shows the sluiceway of a collapsed dam along the Westfield River in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The structure is made of stone and wooden elements, and there is visible damage resulting from flooding. The foreground contains rocks and water, highlighting the damâs position along the rive...

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 382236

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10467-B

Sluiceway of collapsed dam after flooding of Westfield River, Middlefield, Mass., 10469-B

The image shows the sluiceway of a collapsed dam following the flooding of the Westfield River in Middlefield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a rocky area, and in the background, a wooden structure is partially visible.

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 382237

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10469-B

Rear sluiceways of collapsed dam after flood, Middlefield, Mass., 10470-B

The image shows the rear sluiceways of a collapsed dam in Middlefield, Massachusetts, following a flood. The wooden structure is visibly damaged, and debris is scattered around the area.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382238

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10470-B

Rear of sluiceways after dam collapse, Middlefield, Mass., 10471-B

The image depicts the rear view of wooden sluiceways following a dam collapse in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The structure is composed of wooden beams and planks, and there is a person in the background standing on the top of the structure. Rocks and debris can be seen on the ground in front of the ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382239

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10471-B

Sluiceways of collapsed dam after flooding of Westfield River, Middlefield, Mass., 10472-B

The image shows the sluiceways of a collapsed dam after the flooding of the Westfield River in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The structure consists of wooden components supported by stone walls and the area in front is scattered with rocks and debris.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382240

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10472-B

Rear sluice gates of collapsed dam, Middlefield, Mass., 10473-B

The image shows the rear sluice gates of a collapsed dam in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The structure is made of wooden beams and boards, with several vertical supports visible. The foreground is filled with rocks and debris.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382241

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10473-B

Burned out area of piers after fire, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10474-B

The image depicts a burned-out area of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. The scene shows significant destruction, with remnants of piers and debris scattered throughout the area.

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 382242

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.10474-B

Burned out area after fire, Pier 4, showing lighter from Pier 3 (chimney), East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10475-B

The image depicts a burned-out area at Pier 4 in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, remnants of charred debris and broken structures are visible. Across the water, a large lighter from Pier 3 with a chimney can be seen, along with parts of a pier infrastructure in the background.

Date: 1908-07-25

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

GUSN: 382243

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.10475-B

Burned out area after fire, piers 2 and 3, from car near warehouse, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10476-B

The image depicts a burned out area in East Boston, Massachusetts, showing the aftermath of a fire near piers 2 and 3. Visible are charred debris, collapsed structures, and utility poles amidst the destruction. Railway tracks and a portion of a warehouse or building are also present in the scene.

Date: 1908-07-25

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

GUSN: 382244

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.10476-B

Burned out area after fire, head of dock 2 taken from pier 1, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10477-B

The image shows a burned-out area at the head of dock 2, viewed from pier 1 in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes charred timber and debris scattered across the dock area, with the harbor visible in the background. Structures in the distance are faintly visible through the haze.

Date: 1908-07-25

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

GUSN: 382245

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.10477-B

Burned out area, pier 3 (elevator) from pier 2 after fire that demolished piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10478-B

The image shows a section of a burned-out area at pier 3, viewed from pier 2, in East Boston, Massachusetts. The remains of the structure are visible, with charred ruins and debris lining the waterfront. The dock is supported by pilings, which appear damaged following the fire that demolished the pi...

Date: 1908-07-25

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

GUSN: 382246

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.10478-B

View of pier 4 from pier 3, the burned area after pier fires looking east, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10479-B

The image shows Pier 4 from the vantage point of Pier 3 in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking east. The foreground contains debris and charred remnants of the pier structure. In the background, structures and buildings on the waterfront are visible.

Date: 1908-06-18

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

GUSN: 382247

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.10479-B

Hard pine piles used in construction of piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10480-B

The image shows a pile of cut logs, identified as hard pine piles, which are being used in the construction of piers. The logs are stacked in an outdoor area, and there are some buildings visible in the background, located in East Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1909-02-22

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

GUSN: 382248

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.10480-B

Hard pine piles used in construction of piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10481-B

The image shows a collection of hard pine piles intended for use in the construction of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. The logs are laid out on the ground, with a person sitting on one of them. Industrial structures can be seen in the background.

Date: 1909-02-22

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

GUSN: 382249

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.10481-B

Rebuilding of the Cunard Line pier in harbor after fire demolished piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10482-B

The image shows the reconstruction of the Cunard Line pier in the harbor at East Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire that destroyed the original piers. In the foreground, a structure of pilings and framework is visible, with various construction equipment present. The backdrop includes the harbo...

Date: 1909-01-20

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

GUSN: 382250

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.10482-B

Clyde Street pier, showing stone sloop, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10483-B

The image shows Clyde Street pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, with a stone sloop docked at the pier. In the background, there are large warehouse buildings and various materials and cargo are visible along the waterfront.

Date: 1906-11-08

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

GUSN: 382251

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.10483-B

Clyde Street Pier, sloop loading stone, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10484-B

The image shows a sloop at Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, engaged in loading stone. The pier is lined with piles of stone and timber, and several industrial buildings are visible in the background. The sloop's sails are not raised and the mast is prominent in the foreground.

Date: 1906-10-03

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

GUSN: 382252

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.10484-B

Clyde Street Pier, driving pershores at end, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10485-B

The image shows Clyde Street Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible at the end of the pier, which features a building with open bays. In the foreground, a barge with cranes is positioned near the pier.

Date: 1907-08-16

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

GUSN: 382253

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.10485-B

Wall at head of dock 2, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10486-B

The image shows a construction site at the head of Dock 2 in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a pile of stones and roughly constructed walls. In the background, a crane and poles are visible, along with industrial structures. Several workers are engaged in construction activit...

Date: 1901

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

GUSN: 382254

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.10486-B

Cunard Line Pier before fire in 1908, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10487-B

The image shows the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts before a fire occurred in 1908. A large ship is docked at the pier, and a smaller boat is visible in the water nearby. A building can be seen adjacent to the pier and a man in uniform stands on the wooden walkway beside the w...

Date: ca. 1908

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

GUSN: 382255

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.10487-B

Interior of Leyland Line Pier, East boston, Boston, Mass., 10488-B

The image shows the interior of the Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The spacious area features a wooden floor and structural beams overhead. There are stacks of bales or sacks lined up along the sides, with some marked with letters.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382256

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.10488-B

Church, Bolton, Massachusetts, 18818-A

The image shows a church in Bolton, Massachusetts. The building features a tall steeple and arched windows, with a path leading to its entrance. Surrounding the church are bare trees, and a smaller structure is visible in the background.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386037

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05. 18818-A

Old House, Boston, Massachusetts, 18819-A

The image shows a two-story wooden house located in Boston, Massachusetts. The house features window boxes filled with foliage and has a striped awning over a shop entrance on the ground floor. There are several windows on both levels and a small fenced area in front. Adjoining buildings are visible...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386038

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18819-A

Mt. Vernon Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 18820-A

The image depicts a narrow lane in Mt. Vernon Place, Boston, Massachusetts. The foreground features a wooden fence lining both sides of the walkway, with a gas lantern hanging from an adjacent building. On the right, there is a two-story house with closed shutters and a trellis at the entrance. Anot...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386039

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18820-A

Clough House, Mt. Vernon Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 18821-A

The image depicts Clough House located at Mt. Vernon Place in Boston, Massachusetts. The view shows a wooden structure with shuttered windows and a narrow alley or pathway next to it, lined with a wooden fence. The setting includes bare tree branches, clothesline, a person at a window, and additiona...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386040

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18821-A

Clough House, Boston, Massachusetts, 18822-A

The image features the exterior of Clough House in Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a two-story wooden building with shutters on the windows. Leafy branches partially obscure the view of the house. A chimney is visible on the roof, and adjacent buildings can be seen in the background.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386041

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18822-A

Webster Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 18823-A

The image depicts Webster Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. It is a narrow, cobblestone alley flanked by wooden buildings with shuttered windows. A gas lamp is attached to the right building, and several people are seen walking in the distance along the alley. A stone bollard is positioned on the right...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386042

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18823-A

Tileston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18824-A

The image depicts Tileston Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The street is lined with several two- and three-story buildings, mostly made of wood, with shuttered windows. A horse-drawn cart is visible on the cobblestone street, and a bare tree is seen in the background.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386043

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18824-A

Salutation Alley, Boston, Massachusetts, 18825-A

The image depicts Salutation Alley in Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a narrow, dirt street and brick sidewalk, lined with multi-story brick and wooden buildings. Fire escapes can be seen attached to the buildings on the right side. Scattered pieces of debris are visible on the street. A lamppost is...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386044

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18825-A

Gehrterlong House, North Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18826-A

The image shows a street view of the Gehrterlong House on North Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are brick structures with multiple stories, displaying various architectural features such as bay windows and open shutters. A cobblestone street runs in front, with a fence separating the si...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386045

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18826-A

Henchman Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18827-A

The image shows a street scene on Henchman Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are several wooden buildings with shutters, a fence, and cobblestones on the street. In the foreground, part of a horse's head can be seen on the left side. The scene captures an urban area with multi-story buildings...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386046

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18827-A

Henchman Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18828-A

The image depicts a street view of Henchman Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a row of buildings along the left side, with multiple stories, windows, and shutters. In the background, a church steeple is visible, rising above the rooftops. The street appears to be paved and slightly inclined.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386047

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18828-A

Hitchborn House, Boston, Massachusetts, 18829-A

The image shows the Hitchborn House in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a multi-story brick building with several windows. To the left, a taller building is visible with fire escapes on its side. The street in front appears cobblestoned, and there are a several people standing on the sidewalk and ne...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386048

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18829-A

Boston and Maine Railroad Station, Haymarket Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 18830-A

The image shows the Boston and Maine Railroad Station located in Haymarket Square, Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a man stands beside a cart filled with goods for sale. The station building, featuring multiple arches and columns, is prominently visible in the background. Several people an...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386049

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18830-A

Prince Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18831-A

The image shows Prince Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It depicts a row of multi-story buildings along a wide, unpaved street. A few people are visible walking on the sidewalk, and a sign reading "BAKERY" is affixed to one of the buildings. The architecture features wooden and brick facades with sh...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386050

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18831-A

Richmond Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18832-A

The image shows a street view of Richmond Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It features a row of buildings, part of Galloupe House, including a two-story structure with a chimney and shingle siding. Laundry hangs on a line on the roof, and wooden fencing is visible in the foreground. The street in fr...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386051

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18832-A

Porter House, Boston, Massachusetts, 18833-A

The image features a street view in Boston, Massachusetts, with several multi-story buildings lining the cobblestone road. The prominent structure on the right is identified as the Porter House. Visible along the street are horse-drawn carriages and a few pedestrians. The faÃ§ades of the buildings i...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386052

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18833-A

Charter Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18834-A

The image shows a row of three-story wooden buildings on Charter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings have shuttered windows and chimneys, with a narrow street in front partially covered in snow. A person is visible on the sidewalk in the background, and some construction or scaffolding is...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386053

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18834-A

Sun Tavern, corner of Sun and Court Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, 18835-A

The image depicts the Sun Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a multi-story wooden building with large windows and a canopy over the entrance. Several men are standing outside, while one man is walking on the cobblestone street in front of the tavern. To the right, another building features a ...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386054

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18835-A

Sun Tavern, corner of Sun and Court Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, 18336-A

The image depicts a street scene featuring the Sun Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts. The tavern is a multi-story wooden building with several windows and an external staircase. People, including a few children, are seen on the sidewalk and street in front of the building. Other brick buildings line t...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386055

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18836-A

Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18337-A

The image shows Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring cobblestone paving and tram tracks. On the right, a few pedestrians are walking near a fence, with leafless trees and large buildings in the background. On the left, men in hats stand on the sidewalk, with more buildings visible fur...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386056

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18837-A

Fulton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18338-A

The image depicts Fulton Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a cobblestone street lined with brick and wooden buildings on both sides. The street appears empty except for two people visible in the distance. The architectural styles of the buildings vary, with some displaying larger, multi-stor...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386057

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18838-A

Drywell House, Allston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18839-A

The image depicts a street view of Drywell House on Allston Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a row of multi-story residential buildings with uniform window placements and balconies. A dog is captured in motion crossing the cobblestone street in the foreground, and a street lantern is visibl...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386058

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18839-A

Austin House, Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18840-A

The image shows a row of multi-story brick houses on a street in Boston, Massachusetts, identified as the Austin House. The buildings have tall windows and some are partially covered with climbing plants. A few people are walking along the sidewalk, and a horse-drawn carriage is visible in the dista...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386059

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18840-A

Man and dog seated on Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18841-A

The image shows a person sitting on a sidewalk on Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. They are accompanied by a dog wearing a sweater. The individual is dressed in layered clothing and surrounded by a bag and some personal items. The man was described as a "beggar" who "has been seen in front of...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386060

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18841-A

State House, Boston, Massachusetts, 18842-A

The image depicts the Massachusetts State House in Boston. It features a prominent central dome and a columned facade. Several people are visible on the street in front of the building, along with a gated fence and a lamppost.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386061

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18842-A

Beacon Street Mall, Boston, Massachusetts, 18843-A

The image depicts Beacon Street Mall in Boston, Massachusetts. The pathway is lined with bare trees on both sides, and a couple people are walking along the path. Buildings can be seen to the left, and park-like open spaces are on the right.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386062

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18843-A

Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18844-A

The image depicts a scene on Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible is a large stone building on the left and a prominent church spire in the background. In the foreground, there are several leafless trees and what appears to be rubble or a construction area. There are also visible fingerpr...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386063

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18844-A

Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18845-A

The image depicts a view of Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Several multi-story brick buildings are visible among leafless trees. The architectural details of the structures vary, with some having arched windows. The scene includes open spaces and fencing surrounding the buildings. Old trees...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386064

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18845-A

Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18846-A

The image depicts a view of Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are several gravestones and tomb structures. Behind the cemetery, a large, tall building is visible with multiple stories and a few trees with bare branches. Old trees stand on the site of the present Congre...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Annie Haven Thwing photographic collection, circa 1890-1900

GUSN: 386065

Ref. Code: PC098.01.05.18846-A

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