Unidentified building, front exterior, 267 Athens Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8930.3-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1925-06-03

GUSN

GUSN-375798

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Description

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified two-story building located at 267 Athens Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features multiple windows and a central entrance on the ground floor. A prominent sign on the upper level reads "FOR SALE TO LET" along with additional text offering the building for large storage or warehouse use. The street in front is cobblestone and tram tracks are visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
derelict buildings
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007855
B-Series negative 8930.3-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC016.001.002.8930.3-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 bottom right corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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