Quincy Market Fire, interior view of dome and supports, Boston, Massachusetts, 8468-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1925-06-19

GUSN

GUSN-375396

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Description

The image shows the interior view of the Quincy Market dome and its supports in Boston, Massachusetts. There is visible damage to the structure, including exposed wooden supports and ceiling material. Two arched windows are present in the background and debris is scattered on the floor. A ladder and other construction materials are visible within the scene.

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Descriptive Terms

markets (structures)
commercial buildings
interior views
historic buildings
domes (architectural element)
beams (supporting equipment)
fires (events)
reconstruction (construction )
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007388
B-Series negative 8468-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1960

Reference Code

PC016.001.002.8468-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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