View down Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5091-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390566

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Street and cityscapes
View down Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5091-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Street and cityscapes

Description

The image shows a bustling scene on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. There are numerous vehicles, including early automobiles and horse-drawn carriages, traveling down the street. Pedestrians are walking along the sidewalks. The architecture lining the street features large, ornate buildings with arched windows. Signage for various businesses can be seen in the background including Holmes, Luce & Co. furniture.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026131
B-Series negative 5091-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.005.5091-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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