Exterior view of Christ Church, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1080d

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378495

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Description

The image depicts an exterior view of Christ Church, also known as Old North Church, in Boston, Massachusetts. The church's prominent tower and spire are centered in the image, with a clock face visible. The church is flanked by brick buildings along a cobblestone street and a few people can be seen walking on the sidewalk.

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Descriptive Terms

churches (buildings)
religious buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008025
Halliday negative H-1080d

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-1080d

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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