Steel Frame of Berkeley Building from the Roof of 410A Boylston Street, 492-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1906-01-30

GUSN

GUSN-391646

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Description

The image shows the steel frame of the Berkeley Building under construction, as viewed from the roof of 410A Boylston Street. The scene includes structural elements like beams and girders, forming a grid-like pattern. In the background, several multi-story buildings are visible, including a large, ornate building with classical architectural features. Construction materials and equipment are scattered around the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
buildings (structures)
steel frame construction
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

10166

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024408
B-Series negative 492-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.492-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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