The Old State House from 53 State Street, 2476-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1913-10

GUSN

GUSN-392874

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Description

The image depicts the Old State House viewed from 53 State Street. It is centered among surrounding buildings in a busy urban setting, visible with a distinctive cupola. Nearby structures display a mix of architectural styles with rooftops in the foreground, and streets populated by pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages. A taller building looms in the background, contributing to the cityscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

historic buildings
streetscapes
cityscapes (representations)
streets
horse-drawn vehicles
buildings (structures)
People
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5482

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025654
B-Series negative 2476-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.2476-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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