South Station, taken from Dewey Square (probably at opening), Boston, Massachusetts, 6475-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1899

GUSN

GUSN-383727

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Boston - South Station
South Station, taken from Dewey Square (probably at opening), Boston, Massachusetts, 6475-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Boston - South Station

Description

The image depicts a view of South Station in Boston, Massachusetts, taken from Dewey Square, likely around the time of its opening. The station features a grand facade with a prominent clock and arched entrances. The area in front of the station is paved with cobblestones and there are a few people visible near the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
squares (open spaces)
lampposts
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012628
B-Series negative 6475-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

PC015.002.140.6475-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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