The Eagle House (Miss McArthur's House), Dana, MA., 27143-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373282

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Description

The image depicts the Eagle House, also known as Miss McArthur's House, located in Dana, Massachusetts. It features a large two-story building with a prominent porch and several trees surrounding it. In the foreground, there is a dirt path and a fenced grassy area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hotels (public accommodations)
commercial buildings
exterior views
trees
fences
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001623
A-Series negative 27143-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

PC031.001.003.27143-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

Hotels
Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

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