Old State House from above, 206 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 4915-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390394

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Institutional buildings
Government buildings
Old State House from above, 206 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 4915-B
(current record)

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Institutional buildings
    - Government buildings

Description

The image depicts an aerial view of the Old State House located at 206 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features a prominent cupola with a weather vane and is surrounded by taller buildings. The streets are visible with a few pedestrians, and signs are present on the exterior, including one advertising travel to New York.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capitols
institutional buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025955
B-Series negative 4915-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.002.001.4915-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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