Ames Building, Court and Washington Streets, 5-C

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-393031

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Description

The image depicts the Ames Building located at the intersection of Court and Washington Streets. It shows a tall, multi-story structure with ornate architectural details, including arched windows and decorative cornices. In the foreground, there are smaller buildings featuring towers and domed roofs. The setting appears to be an urban area with several buildings closely situated.

Details

Descriptive Terms

landmark buildings
clock towers (towers)
multistory buildings
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP028832
C-Series negative 5-C

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.5-C

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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