Interior of the Old Corner Bookstore, 283 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1129a

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378620

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Boston
Interior of the Old Corner Bookstore, 283 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1129a
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Boston

Description

The image depicts the interior of the Old Corner Bookstore located at 283 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The bookstore is filled with shelves lined with books, and there are tables stacked with additional books and other materials. Two ceiling lights hang from above. Framed pictures can be seen along the top of one wall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bookstores
commercial buildings
interior views
historic buildings
books
bookshelves
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008151
Halliday negative H-1129a

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-1129a

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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