Electric car, Grove Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, GN-2588

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-377964

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Description

The image shows an electric trolley car labeled "Grove Hall" in Boston, Massachusetts. The trolley is filled with seated passengers, while a few individuals stand at the entry and exit points. The structure of the car features open sides with ornate detailing and an overhead wire is visible for electric power. A building and a tree can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trolley cars
tracks (transit system elements)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005976
Noyes negative GN-2588

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.020.GN-2588

Places

Grove Hall (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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