Overlooking the Public Garden from Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 4862-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390342

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Street and cityscapes
Overlooking the Public Garden from Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 4862-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Street and cityscapes

Description

The image captures an elevated view overlooking the Public Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, from Boylston Street. The foreground features rooftops of nearby buildings, with commercial and residential structures visible. In the background, the expansive greenery of the Public Garden is prominently seen amidst the urban landscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
cityscapes (representations)
panoramas
public gardens
trees
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025903
B-Series negative 4862-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC020.001.005.4862-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1980-06.

Description Level

Item

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