Unidentified building, rear exterior, 8 Granite Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 8208-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1924-02-29

GUSN

GUSN-375172

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Unidentified building, rear exterior, 8 Granite Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 8208-B
(current record)

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

Description

The image shows the rear exterior of a building located at 8 Granite Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. It depicts a wooden structure with visible signs of wear, such as damaged planks and a partially collapsed roof. In the foreground, snow covers the ground, and leafless trees are present. Additional small structures or extensions are attached to the main building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
derelict buildings
trees
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007135
B-Series negative 8208-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

PC016.001.002.8208-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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