Poster of the Homestead Hotel, interior view of dormitory, 120 Eliot Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8593-B

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  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-375504

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Description

The image shows a poster featuring an interior view of a dormitory at the Homestead Hotel, located at 120 Eliot Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The dormitory contains rows of bunk beds and a central aisle, and the room appears organized and functional. There is a visible label at the bottom identifying the location.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hotels (public accommodations)
commercial buildings
interior views
dormitories (rooms)
posters
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007514
B-Series negative 8593-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

PC016.001.002.8593-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken into two pieces. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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