Washington Elm, Cambridge, Massachusetts, H-1324a

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-379059

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Description

The image shows the Washington Elm in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In front of the large tree is a marker that reads: "Under This Tree Washington First Took Command Of The American Army July 3, 1775." The tree is situated near a road with visible tram tracks on the right side and there are other trees and fences in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

commons
elm (genus)
trees
historic sites
streets
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008599
Halliday negative H-1324a

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.016.H-1324a

Places

Cambridge (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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