Harvard Bridge from Beacon Street House, 582-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-391733

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Description

The image shows the Harvard Bridge spanning across the water from the vantage point of Beacon Street House. The bridge features a series of arches and extends into the distance, with a small structure visible on the shoreline in the foreground. The cityscape is visible in the background across the water. The photograph of Harvard Bridge taken from Beacon Street house. The photograph was taken the morning of the day it was opened to traffic before the barriers were removed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
buildings (structures)
bridges (built works)
rivers
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2823

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024498
B-Series negative 582-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.582-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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