The Old State House, corner of Washington and State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1136i

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378653

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Description

The image shows the Old State House located at the corner of Washington and State Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building features a prominent pediment and tower, surrounded by other commercial buildings. A construction site with workers is visible in the foreground, and a street with pedestrians and a horse-drawn vehicle can be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capitols
institutional buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
streets
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008185
Halliday negative H-1136i

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-1136i

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 minor flaking damage. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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