Building at 212 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 5121-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390630

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Street and cityscapes
Building at 212 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 5121-B
(current record)

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Street and cityscapes

Description

The image shows a multi-story brick building located at 212 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure has several rows of windows with awnings, and the ground floor features storefronts with awnings and signage. Several vintage automobiles are parked on the street in front of the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stores
commercial buildings
exterior views
streets
automobiles
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026160
B-Series negative 5121-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.005.5121-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1980-06.

Description Level

Item

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