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Commonwealth Ave. at Berkeley St.

Description

A black and white view of houses along Commonwealth Avenue seen from the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Berkeley Street. In front of one house is a horse drawn carriage with driver, and in the distance other carriages can be seen. The photograph appears to have been taken during the winter; there is a small amount of slush on the ground and the trees are bare of leaves.

Details

Descriptive Terms

carriages (vehicles)
dwellings
roadways
streetscapes
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Physical Description

1 black and white print ; 5 x 3.75 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1920-01-10

Reference Code

PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.3380.001

Date Notes

ca. 1880-1913

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Perkins, Thomas Lyman (Photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)

Description Level

Item

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