Dock Square, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1171

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378761

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Description

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Prominent signs for businesses such as "C.H. Robinson & Co. Furniture &c.," "Kelley & Co.," and "S. Barnard Clothing" are visible on the buildings. People can be seen walking and interacting in the square, with a central statue or monument visible in the foreground. The architecture includes multi-story commercial buildings and a structure in the background topped with a spire.

Details

Descriptive Terms

squares (open spaces)
commercial buildings
exterior views
statues
pedestrians
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
film (material by form)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008297
Halliday negative H-1171

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-1171

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

film (material by form)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1980-10.

Description Level

Item

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