The Post Office (F.D. Stevens Store), Dana, MA., 27138-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373277

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Dana, Mass.
The Post Office (F.D. Stevens Store), Dana, MA., 27138-A
(current record)

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Dana, Mass.

Description

The image depicts the F.D. Stevens Store in Dana, Massachusetts, which also served as a post office. The building is two stories high with a prominent sign above the porch indicating "F.D. Stevens." A horse-drawn carriage is parked in front, and two figures stand near the entrance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

post offices
institutional buildings
exterior views
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001618
A-Series negative 27138-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.003.27138-A

Places

Dana (Petersham, Worcester county, Massachusetts) [former community]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Post office buildings
Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

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