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Mill dam to West Boston Bridge, Boston, Mass., undated

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GUSN

GUSN-175217

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Description

This is a view of the Charles River Basin where buildings line the port and it is also part of the mill dam for the West Boston Bridge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rivers
commercial buildings
ports
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Inscription

This photograph is furnished for study purposes only. Written permission must be obtained for any other use. The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. 141 Cambridge Street Boston, Mass 02114 (stamped)

Physical Description

1 photograph ; 8 x 10 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2160.001

Image Dimensions

8 x 10 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Charles River Basin (Massachusetts) [reservoir]

Record Details

Originator

Wells, James A. (Photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Subjects

milldam
West Boston Bridge (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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