Illustration of the Latin Grammar and English High School, Bedford Street, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1125

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-01-14

GUSN

GUSN-378602

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Description

The illustration depicts the Latin Grammar and English High School building located on Bedford Street in Boston, Massachusetts, erected in 1844. The image shows a multi-story structure with several windows and a decorative cornice. In the foreground, there are people walking and a person on horseback, with trees and a fence adding to the scene. A caption notes the historical significance related to John Pierpont Morgan's enrollment and graduation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

high schools (buildings)
institutional buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
illustrations (layout features)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008133
Halliday negative H-1125

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-1125

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative has flaking damage. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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