New England Mutual Life Building, 85-87 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5134-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390631

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Commercial buildings
Office buildings
New England Mutual Life Building, 85-87 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5134-B
(current record)

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Commercial buildings
    - Office buildings

Description

The image depicts the New England Mutual Life Building located at 85-87 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is characterized by its ornate architecture, featuring multiple stories, arched windows, and a prominent clock tower with a spire. There are additional smaller spires visible on the roofline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

office buildings
commercial buildings
exterior views
insurance
streets
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026173
B-Series negative 5134-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC020.001.001.002.5134-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1980-06.

Description Level

Item

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