Beacon Street, seen from the Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts, 4889-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390369

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Street and cityscapes
Beacon Street, seen from the Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts, 4889-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Street and cityscapes

Description

The image shows Beacon Street as viewed from the Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a paved path with several benches along it. Behind the benches, there is a grassy slope with tall, leafless trees. In the background, a row of large, residential buildings with multiple stories and ornate facades is visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

residential structures
exterior views
streets
commons
benches (furniture)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025930
B-Series negative 4889-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.005.4889-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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