Porter House, Boston, Massachusetts, 18833-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386052

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)
Porter House, Boston, Massachusetts, 18833-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image features a street view in Boston, Massachusetts, with several multi-story buildings lining the cobblestone road. The prominent structure on the right is identified as the Porter House. Visible along the street are horse-drawn carriages and a few pedestrians. The faÃ§ades of the buildings include shutters and awnings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
roads
sidewalks
cobble
awnings
People
carriages (vehicles)
fire escapes
horse (animal)
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022146
A-Series negative 18833-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.05.18833-A

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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