Huntington Avenue underpass construction, Boston, Mass.

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Date

1939-1941

GUSN

GUSN-356003

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Description

A construction fence can be seen on the left side in front of Horticultural Hall and the Uptown Theatre. Construction activity is taking place on both sides of the street. The Strand Theatre, Mechanics Hall, and the Copley Square Hotel can be seen on the left side of the image. A policeman stands in the middle of the street. A sign on the right side of the street reads "USA Work Progess WPA."

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Descriptive Terms

public transit
construction sites
streetscapes
tracks (transit system elements)
exterior views
horticulture
theaters (buildings)
motion picture theaters
music halls
hotels (public accommodations)
trade shows
cranes (equipment)
pedestrians
workers
construction workers
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Physical Descrption

1 black-and-white print

Collection Code

PC017

Collection Name

Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

Reference Code

PC017.02.020.006

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston Transit Commission (Publisher)

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)

Other Organizations

United States. Works Progress Administration

Subjects

Architectural photography
Huntington Avenue (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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