Old State House, east and south side, 206 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 4916-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390395

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Description

The image shows the Old State House located at 206 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts, focusing on its east and south sides. The building features a prominent tower and historical architectural elements such as dormer windows, ornate carvings, and a rooftop statue. Surrounding it are other early 20th-century buildings, as well as a few people visible on the street in the foreground.

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Descriptive Terms

capitols
institutional buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025956
B-Series negative 4916-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.002.001.4916-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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