Corner of Somerset and Howard Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1212b

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1912-08-05

GUSN

GUSN-378863

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Description

The image depicts the intersection of Somerset and Howard Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. A multi-story building stands at the corner, with a sign indicating a lunch establishment. The street is cobblestone, and there are several buildings along the street, including one with a distinctive turret-like structure. A streetlamp is visible, as well as signage indicating Howard Street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
commercial buildings
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008399
Halliday negative H-1212b

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-1212b

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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