Failing retaining wall, rear exterior, 204-212 Washington Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7999-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1920-04-06

GUSN

GUSN-374989

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Description

The image shows a failing retaining wall at the rear exterior of the buildings located at 204-212 Washington Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. Debris, including bricks and wooden beams, is scattered along the base of the wall, which is partially collapsed. In the background, there are brick buildings with multiple chimneys and a fire escape. A person is visible standing on the roof above the damaged wall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

retaining walls
exterior views
structural failures
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006928
B-Series negative 7999-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1960

Reference Code

PC016.001.012.7999-B

Places

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

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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