Businesses in Kenmore Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 5238-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390711

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Commercial buildings
Retail buildings
Businesses in Kenmore Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 5238-B
(current record)

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

Description

The image shows a multi-story commercial building in Kenmore Square, Boston, Massachusetts. Several businesses are visible, including the National Shawmut Bank and Eastern's Drug Store. Signage for Tobler Swiss Chocolate House and General Motors Acceptance Corporation can also be seen. Cars are parked along the street in front of the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

storefronts
commercial buildings
exterior views
streets
automobiles
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026278
B-Series negative 5238-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.001.001.5238-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1980-06.

Description Level

Item

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