Unidentified buildings, exterior, 4-6-8 Chapel Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8930.2-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1924-01-31

GUSN

GUSN-375797

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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Boston, General
Unidentified buildings, exterior, 4-6-8 Chapel Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8930.2-B
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Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Boston, General

Description

The image shows the exterior of connected wooden buildings located at 4-6-8 Chapel Place, Boston, Massachusetts. The structures have multiple windows and visible entry steps. A sign on one building reads "Middle Island Press.â Debris and wooden boards are scattered on the ground beside the buildings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
derelict buildings
alleys (streets)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007854
B-Series negative 8930.2-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC016

Collection Name

Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC016.001.002.8930.2-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston (Mass.). Building Dept.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken into three pieces. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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