Dock Square, Faneuil Hall in the background, Boston, 4883-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390363

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Street and cityscapes
Dock Square, Faneuil Hall in the background, Boston, 4883-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Street and cityscapes

Description

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, with Faneuil Hall visible in the background. Numerous people are walking along the cobblestone street, and a horse-drawn carriage is seen among them. Surrounding buildings display various advertisements and signs, including those for a shoe store and Coca-Cola.

Details

Descriptive Terms

squares (open spaces)
commercial buildings
market halls
historic buildings
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025924
B-Series negative 4883-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.005.4883-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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