Unidentified building, exterior view of collapsed floors, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8912-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1932-06-26

GUSN

GUSN-375780

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Description

The image shows an unidentified building located at 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, with collapsed floors in its exterior view. Debris and structural damage are visible, with wooden beams and other materials scattered throughout the scene. Several floors have partially fallen, revealing the interior framework and machinery inside.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
derelict buildings
rubble
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007834
B-Series negative 8912-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

PC016.001.002.8912-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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