Post Office, Greenwich, MA., 27122-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373261

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Description

The image depicts the Post Office in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The building is a two-story structure with a porch and decorative balcony. There are signs near the entrance and people are visible outside, including a person with a cart and others standing by the entrance. Two large trees are on either side of the post office, and additional buildings are visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

post offices
institutional buildings
exterior views
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001602
A-Series negative 27122-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.005.27122-A

Places

Greenwich (Worcester county, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Post office buildings
Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

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