House, interior, 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7933-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1931-03-31

GUSN

GUSN-374939

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Roxbury, Boston
House, interior, 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7933-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Roxbury, Boston

Description

The image depicts the interior of a house at 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows extensive damage with charred beams and debris scattered across the floor. Parts of the ceiling have collapsed and the interior walls and chimney are visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
derelict buildings
beams (structural elements)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006858
B-Series negative 7933-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

PC016.001.012.7933-B

Places

Roxbury (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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