Railroad Avenue, from Market Square, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-432

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-376568

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Description

The image depicts Railroad Avenue as seen from Market Square in Newburyport, Massachusetts. There are several multi-story buildings lining the street, with visible businesses such as the Robert J. McKinney Undertaker and a phonograph store. Additionally, signs for billiards and various other advertisements are clearly displayed on the buildings. A horse-drawn carriage and telegraph poles are also visible along the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
commercial buildings
storefronts
utility poles
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP004568
Noyes negative GN-432

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.005.GN-432

Date Notes

Copied Month: 04

Places

Newburyport (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1982-04.

Description Level

Item

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