Dock Square, facing Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, 8515-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1923-01-26

GUSN

GUSN-375442

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Description

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts, facing Faneuil Hall. Faneuil Hall is visible in the background, characterized by its colonial-style architecture and central cupola. The square is surrounded by multi-story commercial buildings displaying various signs and advertisements, including "Camel" and "Zonite." Several pedestrians and vehicles can be seen moving through the square.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stores
commercial buildings
markets (structures)
historic buildings
exterior views
squares (open spaces)
automobiles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007435
B-Series negative 8515-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

PC016.001.002.8515-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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