Progress of Demolition of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 356-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911-03-01

GUSN

GUSN-391512

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Description

The image depicts the demolition progress of the old Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The scene shows partially dismantled buildings, with exposed walls and structural elements, surrounded by debris and construction materials. Scaffolding and poles are visible, indicating active demolition work.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
museums (buildings)
demolition
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

13758

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024270
B-Series negative 356-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.356-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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