Y.M.C.A. building, Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1126

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378604

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Description

The image depicts the Y.M.C.A. building located on Huntington Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a large multi-story brick structure, with a flagpole displaying the American flag on the roof. There are trees and utility poles lining the street, and a billboard visible advertising a sparkling beverage.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nonprofit organizations
youth centers
exterior views
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008135
Halliday negative H-1126

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-1126

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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