Adams-Nervine Asylum, 238-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1893-01-03

GUSN

GUSN-391085

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Description

The image depicts the Adams-Nervine Asylum, a large, multi-story building with a distinctive architectural style. The facade features numerous windows and a prominent central entrance with steps leading up to it. Trees can be seen around the building, and a path runs in front of the structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
asylums (welfare buildings)
buildings (structures)
trees
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

3088

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023827
A-Series negative 238-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.238-A

Places

Forest Hills (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Damaged

Description Level

Item

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