Apartment building, rear exterior, 51 Fay Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8567-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1927-05-09

GUSN

GUSN-375482

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Apartment building, rear exterior, 51 Fay Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8567-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Boston, General

Description

The image shows the rear exterior of an apartment building located at 51 Fay Street, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a multi-story brick structure with several fire escapes and windows. The building is surrounded by clotheslines with various items hanging on them. A wooden addition to the building is visible, showing signs of wear.

Details

Descriptive Terms

apartments
residential structures
exterior views
balconies
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007488
B-Series negative 8567-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

PC016.001.002.8567-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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