Drawing of the Palace House, interior view of dormitory, 194 Commercial Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8832-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-375705

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Drawing of the Palace House, interior view of dormitory, 194 Commercial Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8832-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
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Description

The image is a drawing of the interior view of a dormitory at the Palace House, located at 194 Commercial Street, Boston, Massachusetts. It shows rows of bunk beds with bedding arranged neatly, set within a room with a high ceiling and visible fixtures. There are also signs on the far wall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007754
B-Series negative 8832-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

PC016.001.002.8832-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: The top right corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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