Unidentified building, exterior, 8 James Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8697-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1927-04-26

GUSN

GUSN-375593

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Unidentified building, exterior, 8 James Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8697-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Boston, General

Description

The image shows an exterior view of an unidentified building located at 8 James Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building features a brick facade with several windows. In front of the building, there is a wooden and chain-link fence with a sign that reads "DANGER." Debris is visible on the sidewalk in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
derelict buildings
fences
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007619
B-Series negative 8697-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1960

Reference Code

PC016.001.002.8697-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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