Court Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 5027-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390502

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Street and cityscapes
Court Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 5027-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Street and cityscapes

Description

The image depicts a street scene in Court Square, Boston, Massachusetts. A large brick building with several floors is visible, featuring arched windows and fire escapes on its facade. Below, there are several businesses, including one with a sign reading "Quick Lunch." Along the street, numerous horse-drawn carriages and wagons are parked.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
commercial buildings
exterior views
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026066
B-Series negative 5027-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.005.5027-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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