Tremont House, corner of Tremont and Beacon Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1149a

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378699

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Description

The image shows the Tremont House located at the corner of Tremont and Beacon Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a multi-story building with several windows and a prominent entrance featuring columns. Nearby, there are some other buildings visible, including a taller structure in the background. A horse-drawn carriage is present on the street, which is lined with tracks and cobblestones. Signs for businesses, including "Admiral Cigarettes" and a barbershop, are also visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hotels (public accommodations)
commercial buildings
exterior views
streets
horse-drawn vehicles
tracks (transit system elements)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008231
Halliday negative H-1149a

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-1149a

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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