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Boylston St. side of Continental Clothing Co., Boston, Mass., February 18, 1904

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1904-02-18

GUSN

GUSN-214863

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Description

The Continental Clothing House, located in the Boylston Building, is seen at the intersection of Boylston and Washington Streets. Brigham's Hotel can be seen to the left of the Boylston Building. To the left of Brigham's Hotel is the Washburn Department Store. A lamp post advertises the Boylston Café with the entrance behind it in the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

public transit
streetscapes
intersections
commercial buildings
exterior views
subways
clothing stores
restaurants
hotels (public accommodations)
department stores
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

Envelope Number 00001797
BTC Line Code WD
BTC Plate Number 00000001
Transit Import ID 5365

Physical Description

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Collection Code

PC017

Collection Name

Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

Date of Acquisition

1986

Reference Code

PC017.01.02.03.0020

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston Transit Commission (Publisher)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Subjects

Architectural photography
Boylston Street (Boston, Mass.)
Washington Street (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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