Unidentified building, interior after fire, 325 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8505-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1916-10-02

GUSN

GUSN-375432

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Description

The image shows the interior of an unidentified building located at 325 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. The scene is filled with debris, including charred wooden beams and structural elements. The walls are brick and substantial damage is visible throughout the space. The roof is partially collapsed allowing light to enter the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
interior views
fires (events)
derelict buildings
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007425
B-Series negative 8505-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

PC016.001.012.8505-B

Places

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

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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