Simpson Tavern (Seccomb House), Medford, Massachusetts, H-2066a

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-379962

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Description

The image shows the Simpson Tavern, also known as the Seccomb House, located in Medford, Massachusetts. It is a multi-story brick building with several chimneys and a rooftop railing. In front of the tavern is a horse-drawn streetcar with the word "TRANSFER" visible on its side. The scene includes a tree on the left and additional buildings in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

taverns
commercial buildings
houses
residential structures
exterior views
historic buildings
streets
horse-drawn vehicles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP009508
Halliday negative H-2066a

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.048.H-2066a

Places

Medford (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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