Powder House, West Somerville, Massachusetts, 19260-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386472

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Somerville (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Powder House, West Somerville, Massachusetts, 19260-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Somerville (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image shows a tall, cylindrical stone structure with a conical roof known as the Powder House, located in West Somerville, Massachusetts. It is surrounded by a grassy area and some bare trees, with patches of snow visible on the ground. The sky is overcast, and a pathway leads up to the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

powder magazines
trees
towers (single built works)
snow (precipitation)
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022572
A-Series negative 19260-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.46.19260-A

Places

West Somerville (Somerville, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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