Building foundation, exterior, 53 Ormond Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8408-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1929-11-19

GUSN

GUSN-375346

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Dorchester, Boston
Building foundation, exterior, 53 Ormond Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8408-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Dorchester, Boston

Description

The image depicts the exterior of a building foundation located at 53 Ormond Street in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The foundation is constructed from stone, and wooden beams are visible on top. Adjacent to the foundation is a multi-story building with multiple windows.

Details

Descriptive Terms

foundations (structural elements)
apartments
residential structures
exterior views
hills
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007331
B-Series negative 8408-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

PC016.001.006.8408-B

Places

Dorchester (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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