House at 18 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, GN-640

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-376782

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN2001-GN2089
House at 18 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, GN-640
(current record)

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN2001-GN2089

Description

The image depicts a large house located at 18 Congress Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The house features multiple stories with a central entrance flanked by windows with shutters. A notable feature is the American flag hanging from the structure. To the left, there is a neighboring building with signage indicating "Sheerin Newton's Cafe." A lamp post with multiple spherical lights is visible on the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
flags
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005511
Noyes negative GN-640

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.015.GN-640

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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