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The Province House Demolition

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Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

Date

1972

GUSN

GUSN-169815

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Description

The demolition of the Province House provided an intimate glimpse into the original structure of the house. Its interesting chimney structure and brickwork were exposed for all to see, and what an amazing sight it was. Thomas T. Waterman's drawings, which were done as the house was being torn down, are published here.

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Additional Identification Number

Article ID 196

Collection Code

SC001

Collection Name

Old-Time New England

Reference Code

SC001.1972.062.228.005

Abstract

The demolition of the Province House provided an intimate glimpse into the original structure of the house. Its interesting chimney structure and brickwork were exposed for all to see, and what an amazing sight it was. Thomas T. Waterman's drawings, which were done as the house was being torn down, are published here.

Date Notes

Volume 62, Number 228 (Spring, 1972)

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Record Details

Originator

Thomas T. Waterman (Author)

Publications Referencing This Collection

(1972). Old Time New England. Boston, Mass.: Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

Description Level

Item

Place of Publication

Boston, Mass.

Publisher

Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

Publisher Series

Old Time New England

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