Massachusetts Bicycle Building, Newbury Street, 105-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-390962

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Description

The image shows the Massachusetts Bicycle Building located on Newbury Street in Boston. The building features elaborate brickwork and a large arched entrance. In front of the building, a man is seen riding a high-wheeled bicycle, also known as a penny-farthing. The architectural style includes detailed stonework and multiple windows.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
buildings (structures)
bicycles
bicyclists
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

4262

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023697
A-Series negative 105-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.105-A

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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