Merrimac Street seen from Market Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-979

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-377094

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Description

The image depicts Merrimac Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts, as seen from Market Street. The street is lined with buildings featuring various business signs, including Atkinson's Variety Store and H. Pearson’s Steam Bakery. Visible tram tracks run down the center of the road and a raised walkway or bridge spans the street further in the background. People and horse-drawn carts are present along the sides of the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streetscapes
commercial buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
bridges (built works)
horse-drawn vehicles
utility poles
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005091
Noyes negative GN-979

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.010.GN-979

Places

Newburyport (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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