View of Federal Street, taken from roof of South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 6126-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383388

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Description

The image shows a view of Federal Street in Boston, Massachusetts, taken from the rooftop of South Station. The street is lined with multi-story brick buildings, with various ads and signs visible, including one that reads "Schlitz." People, horse-drawn carriages, and vehicles are visible along the bustling street. In the background, other buildings and architectural details can be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
commercial buildings
exterior views
railroad stations
automobiles
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012108
B-Series negative 6126-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.140.6126-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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