Businesses at the corner of Washington and Hanover Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, 5227-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390700

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Commercial buildings
Retail buildings
Businesses at the corner of Washington and Hanover Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, 5227-B
(current record)

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Commercial buildings
    - Retail buildings

Description

The image shows the corner of Washington and Hanover Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a multi-story building with several businesses. Prominent signage includes "C.L. Tailors" offering men's garments and cleaning services, and "A. Schulte Cigars" on the ground level. The streets are cobblestone and there are fire escapes on the building's exterior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

storefronts
commercial buildings
exterior views
streets
fire escapes
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026267
B-Series negative 5227-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.001.001.5227-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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