Garage, front exterior, 521 East Sixth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8580-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1930-09-24

GUSN

GUSN-375496

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Description

The image depicts the front exterior of a garage located at 521 East Sixth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is made of wood and features open bays with two vehicles visible inside. In the foreground, a clothesline with laundry is strung across the area and a small wooden shed is visible to the left. A multi-story building with several windows stands directly behind the garage.

Details

Descriptive Terms

garages
exterior views
derelict buildings
automobiles
utility poles
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007501
B-Series negative 8580-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

PC016.001.014.8580-B

Places

South Boston (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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