Plumbing and heating store, front exterior, 179 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8432-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1931-04-14

GUSN

GUSN-375367

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Description

The image shows the front exterior of a plumbing and heating store located at 179 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The storefront window displays various plumbing fixtures, including a sink and a toilet. A sign in the window reads "Plumbing and Heating." Two children are visible in front of the store.

Details

Descriptive Terms

specialty stores
storefronts
commercial buildings
exterior views
plumbing hardware
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007355
B-Series negative 8432-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1960

Reference Code

PC016.001.006.8432-B

Places

Dorchester (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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