Christ Church in the City of Boston, Boston, Mass.

Description

One albumen print of Christ Church in the City of Boston in Boston, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The church was built in 1723, making it the oldest standing church building in Boston. The church is also called the Old North Church and the Paul Revere Church. The church is the location from which the lantern signal "One if by land, two if by sea" was sent. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Christ (miscalled Old North Church) Church 1723 A.D. / Paul Revere Church." In a different hand, the phrase "from Baker, Oct. 1952" is written along the right side of the verso.