G. Foti Groceries, front exterior, 13 Cotting Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8816-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1930-03-27

GUSN

GUSN-375689

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
G. Foti Groceries, front exterior, 13 Cotting Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8816-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Boston, General

Description

The image depicts the front exterior of G. Foti Groceries located at 13 Cotting Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The storefront includes a display window with various goods and signage. Above the window, a sign reads "Bread is your best food. Eat more of it." Another sign in the window states "We give legal stamps." The entrance to the store is visible to the right of the display window.

Details

Descriptive Terms

grocery stores
commercial buildings
storefronts
exterior views
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007738
B-Series negative 8816-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

PC016.001.002.8816-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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