Taking down Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, H-01075b

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378463

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Description

The image depicts the process of dismantling Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are laborers and horses with carts working near the base of the hill. A prominent column with an eagle atop stands on the hill's edge, and the Massachusetts State House, recognizable by its large dome, is in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
hills
monuments
horse-drawn vehicles
drawings (visual works)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007993
Halliday negative H-01075b

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-01075b

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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