Merrimac Street, looking south from Unicorn Street after snow storm, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-2197

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-377609

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Description

The image depicts Merrimac Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts, looking south from Unicorn Street after a snowstorm. A streetcar is visible in the center of the image, partially buried in snow. Several people are standing around the streetcar and on top of it, surrounded by significant snow accumulations. Buildings line both sides of the street and power lines are visible above.

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Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
commercial buildings
exterior views
trolley cars
tracks (transit system elements)
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005621
Noyes negative GN-2197

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.016.GN-2197

Places

Newburyport (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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