Sun Tavern, Dock Square, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1146a

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378689

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Boston
Sun Tavern, Dock Square, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1146a
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Boston

Description

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring the Sun Tavern. Visible are several connected buildings with signs such as "Faneuil Hall Dining Rooms," "Lucius Slade," and "Job Printing" over various storefronts. Awning text includes "Fish of All Kinds" and "Marshall Johnson, Dock Square." Nearby signage advertises "Skinner & Arnold" and "Custom Department Suits to Order."

Details

Descriptive Terms

taverns
commercial buildings
exterior views
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008221
Halliday negative H-1146a

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-1146a

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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