Illustration of the birthplace of Benjamin Franklin, 17 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1089

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378526

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Description

The illustration depicts a two-story wooden house, identified as the birthplace of Benjamin Franklin, located at 17 Milk Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features several windows, a chimney, and a simple entrance. Two figures are standing in front of the house. The house is situated on a cobblestone street, with an adjacent path leading to the entrance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
historic houses
illustrations (layout features)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008057
Halliday negative H-1089

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-1089

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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