Alexander Cochrane's Residence, 578-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1893-05-04

GUSN

GUSN-391729

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Description

The image depicts Alexander Cochrane's residence, located 257 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. It is a multi-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, featuring numerous windows with decorative moldings. The entrance is characterized by an arched doorway, flanked by two small trees, and there is an ornate balcony above. The building has a rounded corner and a balustrade runs along the roofline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
streets
buildings (structures)
houses
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

6391

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024494
B-Series negative 578-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.578-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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