Dock Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 8512-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1923-01-26

GUSN

GUSN-375439

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Dock Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 8512-B
(current record)

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Boston, General

Description

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple buildings with various signs, including "S.J. Sands Plumber and Gas Fitter," "L. Trastram Sheet Metal," "Quick Lunch," and "Tea Coffees." Horse-drawn carriages are visible on the streets and pedestrians are walking on the sidewalks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stores
commercial buildings
exterior views
squares (open spaces)
automobiles
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007432
B-Series negative 8512-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

PC016.001.002.8512-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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