Franklin Street and Arch Street, Boston, Massachusetts, CP-131

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1887

GUSN

GUSN-374388

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Codman family papers
Codman family photograph collection
Negatives
Negative numbers CP0101-CP0200
Franklin Street and Arch Street, Boston, Massachusetts, CP-131
(current record)

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Codman family papers
- Codman family photograph collection
  - Negatives
    - Negative numbers CP0101-CP0200

Description

The image depicts the intersection of Franklin Street and Arch Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows multi-story buildings lining both sides of a cobblestone street. Visible is a prominent corner storefront with signage for "Simons, Hatch & Whitten, Men's Furnishing Goods." Horse-drawn carriages are parked along the street and a few pedestrians are walking on the sidewalks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
commercial buildings
exterior views
carriages (vehicles)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006368
Codman negative CP-131

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative,

Collection Code

MS001

Collection Name

Codman family papers

Reference Code

MS001.PC.06.002.CP-131

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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