Bird Tavern, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 18932-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386153

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Cambridge (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Bird Tavern, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 18932-A
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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Cambridge (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image depicts Bird Tavern in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a large, multi-story building with a prominent chimney, surrounded by a picket fence. There are visible signs on the building, one of which reads "DINING ROOM" at the entrance. The area is lined with leafless trees, and a few individuals are walking by.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
fences
streets
sidewalks
People
taverns
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022246
A-Series negative 18932-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.11.18932-A

Places

Cambridge (Middlesex 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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