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Sidewalk, Boylston Street, across from the Boston Public Library, Boston, Mass., December 31, 1912

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1912-12-31

GUSN

GUSN-214133

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Description

The Boston Public Library McKim building can be seen across the street on the right side of the image. Beyond it on the right side, part of Trinity Church can be seen. The Old South Church can be seen on the left side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

public transit
subways
streetscapes
sidewalks
exterior views
libraries (buildings)
public libraries (buildings)
commercial buildings
historic buildings
landmark buildings
streetcars
churches (buildings)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

Envelope Number 00003216
BTC Line Code B
BTC Plate Number 0000503B
Transit Import ID 2796

Physical Description

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Collection Code

PC017

Collection Name

Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

Date of Acquisition

1986

Reference Code

PC017.01.01.03.3290

Places

Back Bay (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston Transit Commission (Publisher)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Subjects

Architectural photography
Boylston Street (Boston, Mass.)
Copley Square (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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