Phoenix Building, State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-2833

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-378005

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN2812-GN2899
Phoenix Building, State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-2833
(current record)

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN2812-GN2899

Description

The image is an illustration of the Phoenix Building on State Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts, as it appeared before the Great Fire of May 31, 1811. The building is depicted with an eagle sculpture on its roof and intricate architectural details. To the left, flames and smoke are visible, with a figure in classical attire holding a shield in the image's foreground. The scene is framed by decorative foliage.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
statues
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006016
Noyes negative GN-2833

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.023.GN-2833

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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