American House, 56 Hanover Street, H-01149

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1916-08-17

GUSN

GUSN-378707

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Description

The image depicts the American House located at 56 Hanover Street. The building is a multi-story structure with a detailed facade, featuring multiple windows. There are awnings over the lower-level storefronts. A man in a suit and hat is visible walking near the building. Surrounding buildings have signs for various businesses.

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Descriptive Terms

hotels (public accommodations)
commercial buildings
exterior views
storefronts
streetscapes
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008239
Halliday negative H-01149

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-01149

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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