Progress of Demolition of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 354-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911-03-01

GUSN

GUSN-391510

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Description

The image depicts the demolition progress of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, as of March 1, 1911. It shows a partially demolished building with construction debris scattered around. Several structures, including buildings in the background, are visible, and there are a few people working or standing amid the demolition site. A section of a road with tram lines and streetlamps is seen in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
museums (buildings)
demolition
streets
buildings (structures)
fences
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

13756

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024268
B-Series negative 354-B

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

PC022.001.002.001.002.354-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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