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

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378621

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Description

The image shows the interior of the Old Corner Bookstore located at 283 Washington Street, Boston. The room is filled with numerous shelves and books stacked throughout. There are tall support columns visible, as well as ceiling light fixtures hanging from above.

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 NP008153
Halliday negative H-1129c

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-1129c

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A portion of the left side of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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