South Station from Dewey Square, sold to Boston Redevelopment Authority, 12/31/1965, 10563-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-382330

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Description

The image depicts South Station as seen from Dewey Square. The building features a grand facade with large arched entrances and columns flanking the main entryway. A clock is prominently positioned above the central entrance. The surrounding area includes cobblestone pavement and some pedestrians in the vicinity.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003478
B-Series negative 10563-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.140.10563-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: This negative is broken in half. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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