New England Mutual Life Building, 85-87 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5135-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390605

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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, 5135-B
(current record)

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

Description

The image features the New England Mutual Life Building at 85-87 Milk Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is prominent with a large central tower adorned with a clock. In front of the building, there is a street scene with early automobiles parked nearby and a tall column with a statue atop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

office buildings
commercial buildings
exterior views
insurance
streets
automobiles
photographs
clock towers (towers)
historic buildings
financial institutions (buildings)
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026174
B-Series negative 5135-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.001.002.5135-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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