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Easterly end of Old State House, Boston, Mass., March 23, 1902

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1902-03-23

GUSN

GUSN-216863

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Description

The eastern end of the Old State House is seen at the intersection of Devonshire and State Streets. The Sears Building can be seen behind and to the right of the Old State House. The First National Bank Building is to the left of the Old State House.

Details

Descriptive Terms

public transit
exterior views
streetscapes
intersections
public buildings
historic buildings
capitols
commercial buildings
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

Envelope Number 00001104
BTC Line Code EBT
BTC Plate Number 00001525
Transit Import ID 6658

Physical Description

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Collection Code

PC017

Collection Name

Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

Date of Acquisition

1986

Reference Code

PC017.01.04.01.0950

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston Transit Commission (Publisher)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Subjects

Architectural photography
Devonshire Street (Boston, Mass.)
State Street (Boston, Mass.)
Boston Massacre, 1770
Freedom Trail (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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