Church, Braintree, Massachusetts, 18914-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386134

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Description

The image shows the Old Hollis Street Church, which was moved from Boston around 1809 and later destroyed by fire circa 1890. The church has a prominent tower with a clock and a belfry. In the foreground, there is a "Railroad Crossing" sign, and the area surrounding the church features trees and a sloped path leading to the entrance.

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Descriptive Terms

houses
churches (buildings)
railroads
trees
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022228
A-Series negative 18914-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.07.18914-A

Places

Braintree (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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