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View of the proposed block on the site of the dock between Long and Central Wharves, in Boston

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

ca. 1857

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 1-10

GUSN

GUSN-198861

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Description

This shows a detailed view of a granite warehouse building with delivery wagons and a rare view of the side of the Customs House.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wharves
warehouses
proposals
docks
waterfronts
wagons (cargo vehicles)
side views
prints (visual works)
lithographs

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection Number PR8aOVR

Physical Descrption

1 (tinted) lithograph

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Reference Code

GC002.02.008b

Image Dimensions

42.25 x 13.25 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Bryant, Gridley James Fox, 1816-1899 (Architect)

Material Type

prints (visual works)
lithographs

Accruals Note

Related material including plot plan wil be found in the collection of architectural manuscripts. Box 5 folder 11.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 1-10

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