Buildings Corner of Boylston and Berkeley, Looking Down to Beacon, 205-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391363

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Description

The image shows a street corner of Boylston and Berkeley, extending down to Beacon. Several multi-story buildings are visible, featuring commercial storefronts on the ground level. Signage includes a "Gift Shop." A hanging clock and an American flag are situated on the sidewalk, and a few pedestrians are visible moving along the street. Rails and wires are present above and along the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
buildings (structures)
storefronts
lamps (lighting devices)
People
flags
clocks
sidewalks
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

17813

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024117
B-Series negative 205-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.205-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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