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Scollay Sq. Station, looking northerly

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1898-09-10

GUSN

GUSN-213301

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Description

The subway station platform in Scollay Square is seen in this image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

public transit
subway stations
platforms (floors)
squares (open spaces)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

Envelope Number 00508
BTC Line Code TR
BTC Plate Number 01207
Transit Import ID 6836

Physical Description

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Collection Code

PC017

Collection Name

Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

Date of Acquisition

1986

Reference Code

PC017.01.01.02.4140

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston Transit Commission

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Subjects

Architectural photography
Scollay Square (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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