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Copley Square looking towards Dartmouth Street, Boston, Mass.

Description

The Boston Public Library can be seen in Copley Square with the Old South Church to the right on Boylston Street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
intersections
exterior views
libraries (buildings)
public libraries (buildings)
churches (buildings)
commercial buildings
squares (open spaces)
streetcars
photographs

Additional Identification Number

Stebbins negative 14910

Physical Description

1 photographic print

Collection Code

PC047

Collection Name

Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection

Reference Code

PC047.02.6070.14910

Places

Back Bay (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Stebbins, N. L. (Nathaniel Livermore), 1847-1922 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographs

Subjects

Architectural photography
St. James Avenue (Boston, Mass.)
Boylston Street (Boston, Mass.)
Dartmouth Street (Boston, Mass.)
Copley Square (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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