Unidentified buildings, rear exterior, 47-49 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8378-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1928-04-03

GUSN

GUSN-375321

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Unidentified buildings, rear exterior, 47-49 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8378-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Boston, General

Description

The image shows the rear exterior of unidentified buildings located at 47-49 Merrimac Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structures have a mix of shingle and brick walls, with visible window frames. The ground is covered with debris, including wooden planks and a collapsed floor.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
derelict buildings
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007301
B-Series negative 8378-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1960

Reference Code

PC016.001.002.8378-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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