Door of the Chase Home for Children, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, GN-606

Description

The image shows the door of the Chase Home for Children in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The entrance features a detailed architectural design with a triangular pediment and decorative pilasters. A sign next to the door indicates visiting hours, stating "Chase Home for Children" and "Home open to visitors Tuesdays & Fridays 2:30 - 4:30 PM." The building has clapboard siding and shuttered windows.

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Descriptive Terms

orphanages (buildings)
nonprofit organizations
institutional buildings
exterior views
doors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP004735
Noyes negative GN-606

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.007.GN-606

Places

Portsmouth (Rockingham county, New Hampshire)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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Door of the Chase Home for Children, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, GN-606

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