The Old State House, from Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1136b

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378646

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Description

The image depicts the Old State House viewed from Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The historic brick building features multiple windows and prominent architectural details, including a carved emblem and an eagle statue atop its roof. Signs are visible advertising travel destinations such as New York and Chicago. A horse-drawn carriage is also present on the street.

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Descriptive Terms

capitols
institutional buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
streets
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008178
Halliday negative H-1136b

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-1136b

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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