Washington Street just south of West Street, Boston, Mass.

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Date

1884-1886

GUSN

GUSN-355029

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Description

John & James Dobson, who carry carpets, are at 525 and 527 Washington Street. To the right of Dobson is a storefront for George A. Castor & Co, a tailor establishment. To the right of Castor is Archer & Pancoast who manufacture gas fixtures, sconces, card tables, and lamps. Archer & Pancoast's entrance is at 12 West Street.

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Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
exterior views
commercial buildings
carpets
tailors
gas fixtures
lighting fixtures
lamps (lighting devices)
interior decoration
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Physical Descrption

1 black-and-white photographic print, mounted

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.8890.001

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton, June 15, 1934.

Places

Downtown Crossing (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)

Subjects

Architectural photography
Washington Street (Boston, Mass.)
West Street (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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