Olympia Theater, roof exterior, West Broadway, South Boston, Massachusetts, 8064-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-375042

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
South Boston, Boston
Olympia Theater, roof exterior, West Broadway, South Boston, Massachusetts, 8064-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - South Boston, Boston

Description

The image shows the exterior of the roof of the Olympia Theater on West Broadway in South Boston, Massachusetts. There is visible structural damage with a large opening in the roof, through which supports and beams are seen. A chimney or vent is visible in the background, outside the opening.

Details

Descriptive Terms

theaters (buildings)
commercial buildings
roofs
exterior views
derelict buildings
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006992
B-Series negative 8064-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

PC016.001.014.8064-B

Places

South Boston (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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