Unidentified building, front exterior, 87-89 Hampshire Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8211-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1921-01-11

GUSN

GUSN-375176

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Description

The image depicts the front exterior of a building located at 87-89 Hampshire Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is partially demolished, with missing sections of walls and exposed structural elements. Debris is visible on the ground in front of the structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007139
B-Series negative 8211-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

PC016.001.012.8211-B

Places

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

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is flaking. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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