Whitall House, later the Masonic Hospital, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29214-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388721

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Houses and residents
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Whitall House, later the Masonic Hospital, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29214-A
(current record)

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Houses and residents
    - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Description

The image depicts the Whitall House, which later became known as the Masonic Hospital, located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The structure features classical architectural elements, including columns and a prominent entrance with an overhang. The facade has intricate detailing and a second-floor balcony.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010613
A-Series negative 29214-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.001.006.29214-A

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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