Electric light building, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29441-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914

GUSN

GUSN-388949

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Description

The image shows a small brick building identified as the Electric Light Building in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The structure has a hip roof, two windows with grilles, and a pair of doors at the front. It is situated on a grassy area with trees in the background and a utility pole visible to the left.

Details

Descriptive Terms

powerhouses
exterior views
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010840
A-Series negative 29441-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.003.006.29441-A

Date Notes

Created month: 10

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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