Merchants Co-op Bank building, 51 Cornhill, Boston, 5093-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390568

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Commercial buildings
Banks
Merchants Co-op Bank building, 51 Cornhill, Boston, 5093-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Commercial buildings
    - Banks

Description

The image features the Merchants Co-op Bank building located at 51 Cornhill, Boston. It is a multi-story structure with large windows on each floor. The ground level includes various shopfronts with awnings, one of which is labeled "Loan Co." and another with the word "RADIO." Signs and storefront displays are visible along the sidewalk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

banks (financial institutions)
commercial buildings
exterior views
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026133
B-Series negative 5093-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.001.003.5093-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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