Portal of the Aquarium, Marine Park, 431-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1915-06-29

GUSN

GUSN-391591

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Description

The image shows the entrance of the Aquarium in Marine Park, featuring an arched portal with decorative elements above the doorway. Two columns support the arch, and the word "AQUARIUM" is visible above the entrance. Intricate sculptures adorn the arch on either side. The building appears to have a textured facade with a peaked roofline. Photographed using a Dallmeyer lense. Made for the Art Commission, City of Boston.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
aquariums (buildings)
marine aquariums (buildings)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

16819

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024347
B-Series negative 431-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.431-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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