Washington Elm, Cambridge, Massachusetts, H-1324b

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-379060

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Description

The image depicts the Washington Elm, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A prominent tree is centered in the image, bordered by a curved sidewalk. A marker in front of the tree bears an inscription noting its historical significance related to Washington commanding the American Army. The scene includes a road with visible tram tracks and trees lining the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

commons
elm (genus)
trees
historic sites
streets
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008600
Halliday negative H-1324b

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.016.H-1324b

Places

Cambridge (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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