1904-10
GUSN-214969
Construction work for the subway is next to the sidewalk. To the right of the clock is the storefront for John H. Pray & Sons, a rug and carpet dealer. The awning for Brigham's Hotel and Restaurant can be seen.
public transit
subways
construction sites
sidewalks
streetscapes
exterior views
commercial buildings
floor coverings
rugs
carpets
hotels (public accommodations)
gelatin dry plate negatives
Envelope Number 00001907
BTC Line Code WD
BTC Plate Number 00000095
Transit Import ID 5475
1 gelatin dry plate glass negative
PC017
Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s
1986
PC017.01.02.03.1080
10/00/1904
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Boston Transit Commission (Publisher)
gelatin dry plate negatives
John H. Pray & Sons Company
Architectural photography
Washington Street (Boston, Mass.)
Item
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