Old Boston Turnpike, looking towards Worcester from near Lake Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29664-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1922

GUSN

GUSN-389159

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Description

The image depicts the Old Boston Turnpike looking towards Worcester, Massachusetts, from a viewpoint near Lake Street in Shrewsbury. The turnpike stretches into the distance, flanked by leafless trees and utility poles. A "Danger Go Slowly" sign is visible on the right side of the road.

Details

Descriptive Terms

turnpikes
natural landscapes
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011064
A-Series negative 29664-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.009.004.29664-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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