Excavation at Park Square, showing part of the Boston and Providence railroad station, Boston, Massachusetts, 4871-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390351

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Street and cityscapes
Excavation at Park Square, showing part of the Boston and Providence railroad station, Boston, Massachusetts, 4871-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Street and cityscapes

Description

The image shows an excavation site at Park Square in Boston, Massachusetts. In the background, part of the Boston and Providence railroad station is visible, along with several surrounding buildings. The foreground features rooftops and an open area with scattered materials.

Details

Descriptive Terms

excavations (earthworks)
cityscapes (representations)
squares (open spaces)
railroad stations
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025912
B-Series negative 4871-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.005.4871-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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