Historic New England

Grade crossing elimination project, Prescott Street Bridge, east abutment, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10225-B

The image shows the east abutment of the Prescott Street Bridge in East Boston, Massachusetts, as part of a grade crossing elimination project. Visible are wooden beams and retaining walls forming a trench. Construction activity can be seen in the background as the view faces north.

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 381995

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10225-B

Storage basin, drain at north end, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10226-B

The image shows a construction site featuring a storage basin drain at the north end in East Boston, Massachusetts. A man is crouching near the edge of a partially constructed wooden framework that supports a drain or pipe. The site is surrounded by piles of earth and construction materials.

Date: 1905-07-21

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

GUSN: 381996

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10226-B

Storage basin, outlet drain looking east, driving sheathing for copper dam, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10227-B

The image shows a construction site for a storage basin outlet drain in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the scene are workers and machinery involved in driving sheathing for a copper dam. The image looks eastward, highlighting wooden structures and a partially visible bridge in the background...

Date: 1904-11-18

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

GUSN: 381997

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10227-B

Storage basin, bottom of basin looking northeast, south of center of basin, East Boston, Mass., 10228-B

The image shows the bottom of a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, oriented to the northeast from the south of the center of the basin. It features wooden beams forming a frame and soil visible within the basin structure. The wooden walls encircle the area and some patches of earth and con...

Date: 1904-11-18

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

GUSN: 381998

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10228-B

Storage basin, showing flood gates and bottom construction, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10229-B

The image depicts the interior of a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. It features several flood gates and visible construction elements at the bottom of the basin. There are wooden beams and boards lining the structure with scattered materials on the ground.

Date: 1904-11-18

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

GUSN: 381999

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10229-B

Storage basin and outlet drain, showing west end of drain looking east, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10230-B

The image shows a large, arched outlet drain forming part of a storage basin, located in East Boston, Massachusetts. The construction appears to be reinforced with metal rods and wooden supports, featuring the west end of the drain looking east.

Date: 1904-11-18

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

GUSN: 382000

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10230-B

Storage basin and outlet drain, view of drain looking east, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10231-B

The image shows a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a storage basin and outlet drain. Visible in the foreground and extending into the distance is a trench supported by wooden boards. Three figures are visible with one crouching and two standing on the edges of the construct...

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 382001

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10231-B

Storage basin, outlet drain, looking east into opening of outlet drain, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10232-B

The image depicts a storage basin and outlet drain in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view looks east into the opening of the outlet drain. The area features excavated earth with visible water in the trench and wooden beams spanning the opening. In the background, grassy land and a structure or brid...

Date: 1904-09-30

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

GUSN: 382002

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10232-B

Storage basin, outlet drain, looking north, East Boston, Mass., 10233-B

The image shows a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a storage basin and outlet drain. The scene includes several workers, some standing and others seated, near railway tracks and construction machinery. Looking north, buildings are visible in the background.

Date: 1904-09-30

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

GUSN: 382003

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10233-B

Storage basin, looking north at extreme north end showing method of using expanded metal on basin roof, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10234-B

The image shows a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north at its extreme north end. It focuses on the method of utilizing expanded metal on the basin roof. The metal grid laid above a structural surface is visible with the basin walls in the background.

Date: 1905-01-21

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

GUSN: 382004

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10234-B

Storage basin and outlet drain, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10235-B

The image depicts a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, focusing on a storage basin and outlet drain. Several workers are present, some holding tools, standing on the uneven ground. A horse-drawn cart is visible and there are buildings in the background beyond an open, grassy area.

Date: 1904-09-23

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

GUSN: 382005

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10235-B

Storage basin, flushing gate, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10236-B

The image shows a storage basin with a flushing gate in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is concrete with a dark opening leading into the basin. Water and debris are visible on the ground in the foreground and a ladder is attached to the right side of the structure.

Date: 1905-01-21

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

GUSN: 382006

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10236-B

Storage basin, flushing gate, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10237-B

The image depicts a flushing gate located at a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. The gate is made of wood and metal components with bolts and fasteners securing it in place. A ladder is positioned to the right of the gate against a concrete wall.

Date: 1905-01-21

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

GUSN: 382007

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10237-B

Storage basin, flushing gate, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10238-B

The image shows a large wooden flushing gate at a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. The gate is constructed from vertical wooden planks reinforced with bolts and brackets. A metal ring is attached to the structure and a wooden ladder is seen on the right side of the gate.

Date: 1905-01-21

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

GUSN: 382008

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10238-B

Grade crossing elimination project, sheathing and bracing at Bennington Street, looking north west, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10239-B

The image depicts a construction site as part of the grade crossing elimination project at Bennington Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, looking northwest. It shows extensive wooden sheathing and bracing structures, with two men sitting atop the sheathing. Residential buildings and utility poles ar...

Date: 1905-08-08

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

GUSN: 382009

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10239-B

Smith concrete mixer at Prescott Street Bridge construction, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10240-B

The image shows a construction site at the Prescott Street Bridge in East Boston, Massachusetts. Central to the scene is a Smith concrete mixer, surrounded by several workers engaged in construction activities. Wooden beams and other construction materials are visible along with a backdrop of buildi...

Date: 1904-09-23

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

GUSN: 382010

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10240-B

Grade crossing elimination project, east abutment for Prescott Street bridge, looking northeast, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10241-B

The image shows the east abutment for the Prescott Street bridge in East Boston, Massachusetts, as part of a grade crossing elimination project. The abutment is a large concrete structure with visible supporting slopes and rough terrain around it. There is a separate smaller concrete structure in th...

Date: 1904-11-28

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

GUSN: 382011

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10241-B

Outlet drain for storage basin, looking west, showing construction of drain, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10242-B

The image shows the construction of an outlet drain for a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking west. Wooden beams and support structures line the excavated trench, with the partially constructed drain visible in the center. Soil and construction materials are present along the sides.

Date: 1904-11-18

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

GUSN: 382012

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10242-B

Storage basin, looking northeast, from south of center of basin, showing bracing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10243-B

The image shows a group of men working in a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. They are surrounded by wooden braces and beams as part of the construction process. A wooden fence encloses the area in the background with buildings visible beyond the construction site.

Date: 1904-11-18

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

GUSN: 382013

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10243-B

Storage basin, looking north from near outlet of city overflow and sewer, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10244-B

The image shows a storage basin area in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. In the foreground is a small boat on dry land, and in the background are several rail cars marked "N.Y.C. & H.R." A man stands near the water's edge, looking toward the basin. The area is partially dried out and there...

Date: 1904-09-16

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

GUSN: 382014

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10244-B

Storage basin, looking north from near gate chamber, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10245-B

The image shows a storage basin area in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north from near a gate chamber. In the foreground, there is a large expanse of grassy land. To the left, there are a series of buildings lined along the edge. In the background, additional structures and some industrial equi...

Date: 1904-09-16

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

GUSN: 382015

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10245-B

Storage basin, looking east from near gate chamber, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10246-B

The image depicts a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking east from near a gate chamber. The landscape is predominantly grassy with patches of earth. A long, elevated structure, likely part of the basin's infrastructure, stretches across the background. There are a few figures visible...

Date: 1904-09-16

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

GUSN: 382016

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10246-B

Storage basin and outlet drain, looking east, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10247-B

The image depicts a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, showing a storage basin and outlet drain. There is a wooden structure in the center, surrounded by a wooden fence, with visible soil excavation and construction materials. A bridge or elevated structure is visible in the background...

Date: 1904-10-14

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

GUSN: 382017

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10247-B

Storage basin showing conveyors and hoists, looking northwest from southeast end of barn, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10248-B

The image shows a storage basin with conveyors and hoists in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view is from the southeast end of a barn, looking northwest. Visible are several structures, including wooden buildings and framework for the hoists, with industrial buildings in the background. The ground i...

Date: 1904-11-28

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

GUSN: 382018

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10248-B

Railroad station construction, completion of track, platforms, and canopies, looking northwest from top of Brigham Building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9647-B

The image shows a railroad station under construction, with completed tracks, platforms, and canopies. The view is from the top of the Brigham Building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, looking northwest. Visible elements include a railway line flanked by platforms with shelters and stairs providing acc...

Date: 1915-02-19

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

GUSN: 381419

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9647-B

Railroad station after completion, interior of women's room, looking west, Pittsfield, Mass., 9648-B

The image shows the interior of a women's room at a railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, looking west. It features wooden paneling on the walls, a central table with small plants on top, and several wooden chairs, including a rocking chair. Large windows allow light into the room and a cha...

Date: 1915

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

GUSN: 381420

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9648-B

Railroad station construction, second floor, east wing, main building, 9649-B

The image shows the interior of a railroad station under construction, specifically the second floor of the east wing in the main building. Visible elements include unfinished wooden flooring, brick walls, and large windows. There is a hole in the floor with a railing around it, likely for a stairca...

Date: 1914-04-03

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

GUSN: 381421

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9649-B

Railroad station construction, looking east showing Express Building and old fashioned cement mixer, Pittsfield, Mass., 9650-B

The image depicts the construction of a railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are the Express Building and an old-fashioned cement mixer. The construction site is active with structural beams and materials scattered around and a worker standing near the cement mixer.

Date: 1914-03-20

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

GUSN: 381422

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9650-B

Railroad station construction, basement of Express Building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9651-B

The image depicts the basement construction of the Express Building at a railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The area is filled with construction materials, debris, and structural beams. Several columns support the ceiling and work is underway in the distance with construction equipment a...

Date: 1914-03-13

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

GUSN: 381423

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9651-B

Railroad station under construction, southeast corner, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9652-B

The image shows a railroad station under construction at the southeast corner of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure is primarily made of brick with detailed moldings and several arched windows. Several workers are visible on scaffolding and the ground, surrounded by constr...

Date: 1913-12-19

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

GUSN: 381424

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9652-B

Railroad station under construction, looking east, showing interior of express building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9653-B

The image depicts a railroad station under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, looking east. The interior of the express building is visible with scaffolding and structural beams in place. Workers can be seen working on various levels of the construction site. Scattered construction materials...

Date: 1913-12-13

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

GUSN: 381425

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9653-B

Railroad station under construction, southeast corner, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9654-B

The image shows a railroad station under construction at the southeast corner of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The building is partially completed, with scaffolding visible on the upper sections. Construction materials and debris are scattered around the snow-covered site and part ...

Date: 1913-12-26

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

GUSN: 381426

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9654-B

Railroad station under construction, looking east into the interior of Express Building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9655-B

The image shows a railroad station under construction, looking into the interior of the Express Building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure is partially completed, with visible scaffolding and beams. Workers are present on-site and there are partially built walls and open frames. Snow is vi...

Date: 1913-12-26

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

GUSN: 381427

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9655-B

Railroad station under construction, southwest corner, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9656-B

The image shows a railroad station under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The view is of the southwest corner of the main building. The building is partially constructed with visible scaffolding, bricks, and stonework. Several workers and building materials, including a pile of stones and ...

Date: 1914-01-16

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

GUSN: 381428

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9656-B

Railroad station under construction, southwest corner of Express Building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9657-B

The image shows the southwest corner of the Express Building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts under construction. Visible are scaffolding, construction materials, and structural frameworks. Snow covers areas of the construction site. The existing adjacent building has a distinctive shingled roof with or...

Date: 1914-01-16

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

GUSN: 381429

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9657-B

Railroad station under construction, backside to face tracks, carriages waiting at the front of old station, Pittsfield, Mass., 9658-B

The image depicts a railroad station under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with its backside facing the tracks. The partially built structure features exposed beams and scaffolding. In front of the station, horse-drawn carriages are visible, waiting near the old station. A wooden fence se...

Date: 1914-01-16

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

GUSN: 381430

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9658-B

Railroad station under construction, looking east, showing interior of Express Building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9659-B

The image depicts the construction site of a railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on the interior of the Express Building. The view looks east and shows several workers engaged in construction tasks amidst scaffolding and building materials. The structure in progress includes visi...

Date: 1914-01-02

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

GUSN: 381431

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9659-B

Railroad station under construction, exterior, southwest corner, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9660-B

The image shows a railroad station under construction, focusing on the exterior southwest corner of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by scaffolding, and construction materials such as bricks and lumber are scattered around the site. Several workers can be s...

Date: 1914-01-02

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

GUSN: 381432

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9660-B

Railroad station under construction, exterior, southeast corner, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9661-B

The image depicts the southeast corner of the main building at a railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, which is under construction. Scaffolding and construction materials are visible around the brick and stone structure, which features arched windows. The construction site is active with va...

Date: 1914-01-06

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

GUSN: 381433

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9661-B

Railroad station under construction, east wall, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9662-B

The image shows the east wall of the main building of a railroad station under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Scaffolding surrounds the building, and various construction materials are visible on the ground, including piles of bricks and wooden planks. The building's structure is partial...

Date: 1913-12-13

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

GUSN: 381434

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9662-B

Railroad station under construction, interior of main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9663-B

The image depicts the interior of the main building of a railroad station under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden scaffolds, ladders, and unfinished walls. Construction tools, materials, and wheelbarrows are scattered throughout the site, with two workers present in the s...

Date: 1914-01-23

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

GUSN: 381435

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9663-B

Railroad station under construction, southeast, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9664-B

The image shows a railroad station under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The main building is partially built with scaffolding and construction materials visible. The ground is covered with snow. The large brick structure features an ornate architectural style including decorative element...

Date: 1914-01-23

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

GUSN: 381436

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9664-B

Railroad station under construction, southwest, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9665-B

The image depicts a railroad station under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It shows the main building with scaffolding and construction equipment surrounding it. Several sections of the structure are incomplete with visible building materials and tools scattered around. A ladder leans aga...

Date: 1913-12-26

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

GUSN: 381437

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9665-B

Railroad station construction, exterior, southeast main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9666-B

The image shows the exterior construction of a railroad station's southeast main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure is partially complete, with scaffolding visible on the upper sections. Piles of construction materials and equipment are scattered across the snowy landscape and a fe...

Date: 1913-12-26

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

GUSN: 381438

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9666-B

Railroad station under construction, Express Building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9667-B

The image depicts a railroad station under construction next to the Express Building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible are scaffolding and construction materials, with several workers present at the site. A partially completed brick structure can be seen alongside an ornate building with a steep...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381439

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9667-B

Railroad station under construction, south face or front of main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9668-B

The image shows the construction of a railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on the south face or front of the main building. The scene includes piles of construction materials, such as rocks and wooden planks, scattered along the ground. The building structure is partially visible ...

Date: 1913-12-19

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

GUSN: 381440

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9668-B

Railroad station under construction, south or front of main building, 9669-B

The image depicts the construction of a railroad station focusing on the south or front side of the main building. The scene includes scaffolding around the partially built structure, with construction materials and equipment scattered on the snow-covered ground. Several trees and additional buildin...

Date: 1913-12-26

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

GUSN: 381441

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9669-B

Railroad station under construction, looking east into interior of the Express Building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9670-B

The image shows a railroad station under construction, specifically the interior of the Express Building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The view looks east and features structural elements such as beams, scaffolding, and partially constructed walls. In the foreground, there are piles of stones and tw...

Date: 1913-12-19

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

GUSN: 381442

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9670-B

Railroad station under construction, south face or front, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9671-B

The image depicts a railroad station under construction, focusing on the south face or front of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Scaffolding is present around parts of the building, and piles of construction materials, including stones and timber, are visible in the foreground. A work...

Date: 1913-12-19

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

GUSN: 381443

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9671-B

Railroad station under construction, looking east at Express Building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9672-B

The image depicts a railroad station under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, looking east toward the Express Building. The scene includes scaffolding and construction materials scattered on the ground, with a structure in the foreground partially built from concrete blocks and metal framewo...

Date: 1914-03-06

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

GUSN: 381444

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.9672-B

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