Corner of Somerset and Howard Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1212a

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1912-08-05

GUSN

GUSN-378862

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Description

The image depicts the corner of Somerset and Howard Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. A four-story brick building stands prominently at the intersection, featuring a large vertical sign that reads "LUNCH." There are several storefronts on the ground level, including a business with the name "E.G.D. I.H. Mason." A few people are visible on the sidewalk near the entrance and a street lamp stands on the sidewalk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
commercial buildings
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008398
Halliday negative H-1212a

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-1212a

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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