Old Jail, York, Maine, GN-18

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-376179

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN0002-GN0100
Old Jail, York, Maine, GN-18
(current record)

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN0002-GN0100

Description

The image shows the Old Jail in York, Maine. The building has a wooden structure with a steeply pitched roof and a chimney. It features a stone wall on one side and a sign that reads "OLD JAIL, YORK BUILT 1653 ENLARGED 1798 WITCHCRAFT DELUSION DUNGEON." The area is surrounded by grass and trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jails (buildings)
institutional buildings
exterior views
trees
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP004160
Noyes negative GN-18

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.001.GN-18

Places

York county (Maine) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1982-03.

Description Level

Item

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