Old York Gaol, York, Maine, H-2878a

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1893-08-10

GUSN

GUSN-380707

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Maine
York
Old York Gaol, York, Maine, H-2878a
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Maine
    - York

Description

The image features the Old York Gaol in York, Maine. The structure is a large, two-story building with a gabled roof, prominent chimneys, and a mix of wooden siding and stone masonry. It is set on a grassy hill, with some shrubs and trees in the background. A dirt path leads up to the building's entrance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

gaols
institutional buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010261
Halliday negative H-2878a

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.003.011.H-2878a

Places

York county (Maine) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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