Unidentified buildings, side exterior, corner of 12-14.5 Harrison Avenue and 3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8604-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1920-07-06

GUSN

GUSN-375515

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Description

The image shows the side exterior of unidentified buildings at the corner of 12-14.5 Harrison Avenue and 3 Oxford Place in Boston, Massachusetts. Several children are standing in front of a brick wall, which is covered with torn posters or papers. A man is sitting on the ground, resting his head on his hand. To the right, there are wooden beams and a partial construction site visible. The backdrop includes a view of adjacent buildings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
derelict buildings
alleys (streets)
children (people by age group)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007525
B-Series negative 8604-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

PC016.001.002.8604-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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