Clinton Street Fire, Ice Formation on Bridge, 409-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391564

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Description

The image depicts heavy ice formations on a bridge following a fire on Clinton Street. The structure is covered with icicles and layers of ice, suggesting extremely cold conditions. The ice covers various surfaces and elements of the bridge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
fires (events)
ice
bridges (built works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1558

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024323
B-Series negative 409-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.409-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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