Water Street, Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 5094-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390569

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Street and cityscapes
Water Street, Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 5094-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Street and cityscapes

Description

The image shows Post Office Square in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring several multi-story brick and stone buildings. In the foreground, there are visible construction materials and activity, including several horse-drawn carts near a structure with a sign that reads "Patrick McGovern, Contractor." Trolleys can be seen in motion on the cobblestone street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
squares (open spaces)
construction (assembling)
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026134
B-Series negative 5094-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.005.5094-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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