Unidentified building, front and side exterior, 1011-1013 Harrison Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8663-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1929-10-29

GUSN

GUSN-375563

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Unidentified building, front and side exterior, 1011-1013 Harrison Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8663-B
(current record)

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

Description

The image shows the front and side exterior of an unidentified building located at 1011-1013 Harrison Avenue in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is constructed of wood, with visible signs of wear and boarded-up windows and doors. An external ladder is attached to the front and various structural details like planks and bracing are observed around the foundation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007585
B-Series negative 8663-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

PC016.001.002.8663-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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