Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18845-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386064

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)
Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18845-A
(current record)

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

Description

The image depicts a view of Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Several multi-story brick buildings are visible among leafless trees. The architectural details of the structures vary, with some having arched windows. The scene includes open spaces and fencing surrounding the buildings. Old trees stand on the site of the present Congressional building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
trees
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022158
A-Series negative 18845-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.05.18845-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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