Collapsed garage, exterior, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8340-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1921-02-09

GUSN

GUSN-375293

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Collapsed garage, exterior, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8340-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Boston, General

Description

The image depicts the exterior of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure has fallen in, with the roof partially on the ground, exposing beams and debris. Some components of the garage are still upright, while the surrounding area is covered with straw or hay. A nearby house and another structure with a small tower are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007269
B-Series negative 8340-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

PC016.001.002.8340-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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