View of town from the river, Watertown, Massachusetts, H-2763

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-380615

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Watertown
View of town from the river, Watertown, Massachusetts, H-2763
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Watertown

Description

The image shows a view of Watertown, Massachusetts, from across a river. In the foreground, calm water reflects the surrounding area. Along the riverbank, there are several buildings, including one with a steeple. Trees and utility poles line the shore and a fence runs along the riverbank.

Details

Descriptive Terms

townscapes (built environment)
rivers
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010168
Halliday negative H-2763

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.086.H-2763

Places

Watertown (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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