Roof of house, exterior, 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 7985-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1931-03-03

GUSN

GUSN-374981

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Description

The image shows the exterior of the roof of a house at 5 Virginia Street in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The roof has sections of shingles, a chimney, and a structure that appears to be a rooftop ventilator or cupola. Parts of the roof show visible damage or missing shingles, exposing the underlying structure. Nearby rooftops are also visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
roofs
derelict buildings
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006913
B-Series negative 7985-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1960

Reference Code

PC016.001.006.7985-B

Places

Dorchester (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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