Corner of Tremont and Bromfield Street, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1080

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1870

GUSN

GUSN-378491

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Boston
Corner of Tremont and Bromfield Street, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1080
(current record)

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Boston

Description

The image shows the intersection of Tremont and Bromfield Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Prominently featured is a large building with columns, labeled "S. R. CORSER'S PUBLISHING HALL." To the side of it, there are several smaller buildings with awnings and signs. A horse-drawn carriage is visible on the snowy street, along with train tracks running down the road.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
commercial buildings
exterior views
horse-drawn vehicles
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008021
Halliday negative H-1080

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-1080

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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