Interior of Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1214a

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378865

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Description

The image depicts the interior of the Old South Church located at 645 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The view shows an elevated pulpit area with ornate decorative elements, flanked by large arched windows. Drapes hang around the pulpit, and several architectural details are visible on the walls and ceiling.

Details

Descriptive Terms

churches (buildings)
religious buildings
interior views
historic buildings
pews
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008401
Halliday negative H-1214a

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-1214a

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken in half. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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