Boylston Market, 1132-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392267

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Description

The image shows a large, multi-story building identified as Boylston Market. The structure features a prominent clock tower and multiple entrances with stairs. Alongside the market, there are several storefronts and businesses, including one with a sign advertising a "Rifle Gallery." The street in front of the market is busy with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mercantile buildings
clock towers (towers)
streetscapes
People
horse-drawn vehicles
storefronts
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1871

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025040
B-Series negative 1132-B

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

PC022.001.002.001.002.1132-B

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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