South Station from Dewey Square, sold to Boston Redevelopment Authority, 12/31/1965, 10562-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-382329

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Description

The image shows South Station as seen from Dewey Square. The station features a large, curved facade with columns and a clock at the top center. A cobblestone area extends in front of the building, and several people and vehicles are visible in the area. The building was sold to the Boston Redevelopment Authority on December 31, 1965.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
clocks
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003477
B-Series negative 10562-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.140.10562-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A large portion of the top right of this negative is broken off and missing. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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