Old South Church, Boston, Massachusetts, CP-137

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1887

GUSN

GUSN-374394

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Codman family papers
Codman family photograph collection
Negatives
Negative numbers CP0101-CP0200
Old South Church, Boston, Massachusetts, CP-137
(current record)

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

Description

The image shows the Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts. The church features a prominent central spire and ornate Gothic architectural details. It is situated on a street with cobblestones, surrounded by other buildings, including a structure with columns on the left.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
churches (buildings)
religious buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
Congregational
lamps (lighting devices)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006374
Codman negative CP-137

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

MS001

Collection Name

Codman family papers

Reference Code

MS001.PC.06.002.CP-137

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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