Boston and Providence railroad station, side view, Park Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 4866-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390346

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Institutional buildings
Transportation
Boston and Providence railroad station, side view, Park Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 4866-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Institutional buildings
    - Transportation

Description

The image depicts the Boston and Providence Railroad Station located in Park Square, Boston, Massachusetts. The station features a long, low building with several arched doorways and windows. Two early automobiles are parked in front of the building. In the background, there are several church spires and a clock tower visible in the cityscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
clock towers (towers)
automobiles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025907
B-Series negative 4866-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.002.005.4866-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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