Framed buildings with three men standing outside, Boston, Massachusetts, 8930.8-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-375803

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Framed buildings with three men standing outside, Boston, Massachusetts, 8930.8-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Boston, General

Description

The image depicts three men standing outside among framed buildings in Boston, Massachusetts. The setting is an alley or courtyard area, with snow visible on the ground. The men are dressed in long coats and hats, and a building with a large door can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
men (male humans)
alleys (streets)
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007860
B-Series negative 8930.8-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC016.001.002.8930.8-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom left corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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