House, exterior, 1188 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8104-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1925-09-08

GUSN

GUSN-375078

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Dorchester, Boston
House, exterior, 1188 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8104-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Dorchester, Boston

Description

The image depicts the exterior of a house located at 1188 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The house is made of wood and has an aged appearance with visible wear. A tall, narrow brick chimney is on the right side of the house. In the foreground, there is overgrown vegetation and large trees can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
derelict buildings
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007031
B-Series negative 8104-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

PC016.001.006.8104-B

Places

Dorchester (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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