Unidentified building, interior view of collapsed first floor, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8917-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1932-06-27

GUSN

GUSN-375783

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Description

The image shows the interior of an unidentified building at 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, where the first floor has collapsed. Debris, including large pieces of wood and concrete, is scattered across the scene. A person in a suit and hat is standing at the edge, observing the damage. The space has partially exposed walls and structural supports visible amidst the debris.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
interior views
derelict buildings
rubble
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007839
B-Series negative 8917-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

PC016.001.002.8917-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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