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

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378866

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Description

The image depicts the interior of the Old South Church at 645 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The focus is on a large, elaborate pipe organ situated above a balcony with a prominent clock in front. The space features rows of pews and large arched windows, with columns supporting the gallery. The architectural details include ornate molding and decorative elements on the ceiling.

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Descriptive Terms

churches (buildings)
religious buildings
interior views
historic buildings
altars (religious building fixtures)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008402
Halliday negative H-1214b

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-1214b

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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