Messer Homestead, Providence, Rhode Island, H-2431a

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-380291

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Rhode Island
Providence
Messer Homestead, Providence, Rhode Island, H-2431a
(current record)

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Rhode Island
    - Providence

Description

The image depicts the Messer Homestead located in Providence, Rhode Island. This large, two-story building features a classic architectural style with a prominent portico supported by four columns. There is a decorative railing on the roof's edge and vines growing on the front facade. The surrounding area includes some trees and a grassy lawn.

Details

Descriptive Terms

homesteads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP009838
Halliday negative H-2431a

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.004.006.H-2431a

Places

Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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