In the park, showing the Eagle House (Miss McArthur's House), Dana, MA., 27139-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373278

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Dana, Mass.
In the park, showing the Eagle House (Miss McArthur's House), Dana, MA., 27139-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Dana, Mass.

Description

The image depicts a park in Dana, Massachusetts, featuring the Eagle House, also known as Miss McArthur's House. The house is set in a landscaped area with several trees and neatly maintained grassy areas. In the foreground, a tall flagpole with an American flag is prominently visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parks (recreation areas)
hotels (public accommodations)
flagpoles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001619
A-Series negative 27139-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

PC031.001.003.27139-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

Parks
Hotels

Description Level

Item

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