Old Church of the Revolution Modeled into a Residence, 18720-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-390131

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Arlington (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Old Church of the Revolution Modeled into a Residence, 18720-A
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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Arlington (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image shows a large two-story building with three visible chimneys and multiple shuttered windows. The structure is surrounded by a wooden fence and is bordered by mature trees. The setting includes a dirt road in the foreground. The church was moved from where the present First Church stands and was modeled into a residence.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
houses
trees
fences
streets
Georgian (British Renaissance-Baroque style)
churches (buildings)
negatives (photographic)
photographic film (photographic materials)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022035
A-Series negative 18720-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.004.18720-A

Places

Arlington (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

negatives (photographic)
photographic film (photographic materials)

Description Level

Item

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