Norumbega Tower, Weston, Massachusetts, H-2795a

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1891-10-17

GUSN

GUSN-380639

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Description

The image depicts Norumbega Tower, located in Weston, Massachusetts. The tower is constructed from stones and features a cylindrical shape with a crenellated top. An arched entrance is visible at the base, surrounded by additional stone work. The tower is set in a landscape with trees visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towers (building divisions)
historic buildings
plaques (flat objects)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010192
Halliday negative H-2795a

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.091.H-2795a

Places

Weston (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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