Unidentified building, exterior, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8143-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-375114

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
South Boston, Boston
Unidentified building, exterior, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8143-B
(current record)

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - South Boston, Boston

Description

The image shows an unidentified building in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is made of wooden planks with an irregular, weathered appearance. There are several open doors and windows, and a large wood beam is propped against the building. A person wearing a hat and coat is visible in the lower right corner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
derelict buildings
carts
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007070
B-Series negative 8143-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

PC016.001.014.8143-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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