The Common, Dana, MA., 27157-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373293

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Dana, Mass.
The Common, Dana, MA., 27157-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Dana, Mass.

Description

The image shows the Common in Dana, Massachusetts. Prominent features include a large building with columns and several other structures in the distance. A grassy area is visible in the foreground, bordered by dirt roads. Trees and a flagpole are also present in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

commons
complexes (buildings)
hotels (public accommodations)
schools (buildings)
town halls
panoramas
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001634
A-Series negative 27157-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

PC031.001.003.27157-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

Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

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