Convention Hall, Saint Botolph Street, front exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 7898-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-374919

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Convention Hall, Saint Botolph Street, front exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 7898-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Boston, General

Description

The image shows the front exterior of Convention Hall on Saint Botolph Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick and features arched windows. A prominent sign reading "Convention Hall" is affixed to the corner and an exterior staircase leads from the second floor to the ground. A vintage truck is parked on the street in front of the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

convention centers
exterior views
streets
automobiles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006823
B-Series negative 7898-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1960

Reference Code

PC016.001.002.7898-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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