Unidentified buildings, rear exterior, 196-200 C Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8866-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1928-02-15

GUSN

GUSN-375737

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
South Boston, Boston
Unidentified buildings, rear exterior, 196-200 C Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8866-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - South Boston, Boston

Description

The image depicts the rear exterior of unidentified buildings located at 196-200 C Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structures feature multiple windows and wooden siding. There are two circular objects and clothing hanging on the side of the building, and a poster with the text "BURNING DOG" in one window. The ground is cluttered with debris, including a rolled-up item and pile of wood.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
alleys (streets)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007788
B-Series negative 8866-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

PC016.001.014.8866-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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