Site of the Exchange Building, Boston, Massachusetts, H-01166

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378746

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Description

The image depicts the front view of the Exchange Building in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features six large pillars with ornate capitals, supporting a triangular pediment. Signs on the building advertise various businesses, including fire insurance and brokers. Two horse-drawn carriages are visible parked in front of the steps leading up to the building entrance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

exchanges (financial institutions)
commercial buildings
exterior views
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008281
Halliday negative H-01166

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-01166

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1980-10.

Description Level

Item

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