Boston Public Library, 439-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-06-11

GUSN

GUSN-391603

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Description

The image depicts the exterior of the Boston Public Library. The building features arched windows with decorative grilles, ornate detailing above the central entrance, and inscriptions on the facade. Two statues are positioned on either side of the entrance steps. A horse is visible on the right foreground of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
public libraries (buildings)
architecture (object genre)
streets
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

15697

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024355
B-Series negative 439-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.439-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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