Norumbega Tower, Weston, Massachusetts, H-2795b

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-380641

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Weston
Norumbega Tower, Weston, Massachusetts, H-2795b
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Weston

Description

The image depicts the Norumbega Tower in Weston, Massachusetts. It is a tall, cylindrical structure made of stone, featuring a doorway at its base. The surrounding area includes foliage and is on slightly rocky terrain.

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 NP010194
Halliday negative H-2795b

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-2795b

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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