Adams-Nervine Asylum and Weld House, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, H-1888b

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-379757

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Description

The image depicts the Adams-Nervine Asylum and Weld House in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. It shows a large, multi-story building with intricate architectural details including arched windows, a prominent tower-like structure, and an elaborate porch supported by columns. The lawn in the foreground is sloped and well manicured, while trees are visible behind the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

asylums (welfare buildings)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP009301
Halliday negative H-1888b

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.038.H-1888b

Places

Jamaica Plain (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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