Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library, Cambridge, Massachusetts, H-1342

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-379084

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Description

The image depicts the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The building features a series of tall columns lining the front facade, atop a wide set of steps. A large tree is visible in the foreground to the left, and the scene includes manicured lawns and walkways leading to the library.

Details

Descriptive Terms

libraries (buildings)
institutional buildings
exterior views
universities (buildings)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008624
Halliday negative H-1342

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-1342

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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