General Grant tree, planted April 19, 1875, Lexington, Massachusetts, H-1960

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-06-17

GUSN

GUSN-379865

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Lexington
General Grant tree, planted April 19, 1875, Lexington, Massachusetts, H-1960
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Lexington

Description

The image shows the General Grant tree, which was planted on April 19, 1875, in Lexington, Massachusetts. The tree is surrounded by a protective structure and is situated near a stone monument. The area includes pathways, grass, and additional trees, with a building visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

commons
memorials
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP009411
Halliday negative H-1960

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.040.H-1960

Places

Lexington (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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