Tenement houses, rear exterior, 157-159 Silver Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8791-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1931-08-27

GUSN

GUSN-375668

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Description

The image depicts the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 157-159 Silver Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are in a state of disrepair, with missing boards and windows highlighted. The structure is composed of multiple levels with exposed wooden framing. Debris is visible at the foundation area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tenement houses
residential structures
exterior views
derelict buildings
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007713
B-Series negative 8791-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

PC016.001.014.8791-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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