Back of Beacon Street houses, Boston, Massachusetts, 5149-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390617

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Residential buildings
Back of Beacon Street houses, Boston, Massachusetts, 5149-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Residential buildings

Description

The image depicts the rear view of houses along Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. There is a large arched gate in the foreground, adorned with decorative elements. Behind the gate, several multi-story brick houses are visible, featuring numerous windows and fire escapes. A wooden fence runs alongside the gate.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
streets
gates
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026188
B-Series negative 5149-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.003.5149-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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