First Normal School in America, built for Lexington Academy, Lexington, Massachusetts, GN-425

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-376563

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN0401-GN0498
First Normal School in America, built for Lexington Academy, Lexington, Massachusetts, GN-425
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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN0401-GN0498

Description

The image depicts the First Normal School in America, initially built for Lexington Academy in Lexington, Massachusetts. The building is a symmetrical two-story structure with a prominent entrance featuring a pediment above the door. It has several windows with shutters and the surrounding area is landscaped with bushes and trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

schools (buildings)
institutional buildings
historic buildings
trees
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP004563
Noyes negative GN-425

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.005.GN-425

Places

Lexington (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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