Merrimac Street, from Winter Street looking east, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-2204b

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-377617

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Description

The image shows Merrimac Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts, looking east from Winter Street. It features several wooden buildings lining the street, including various businesses with visible signage such as "Provisions," "Parson's Coal, Wood Wharf, and Bakery." Horse-drawn carriages are present along the cobblestone street and there are a few people standing on the sidewalks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
commercial buildings
exterior views
tracks (transit system elements)
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005629
Noyes negative GN-2204b

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.017.GN-2204b

Date Notes

Copied Month: 05

Places

Newburyport (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1982-05.

Description Level

Item

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