Photograph of an unidentified resort, ca. early 20th century

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

undated

GUSN

GUSN-312100

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General photographic collection
Standard-size photographs, 1860s-2000s
Subjects
Temporary
Photograph of an unidentified resort, ca. early 20th century
(current record)

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General photographic collection
- Standard-size photographs, 1860s-2000s
  - Subjects
    - Temporary
      - Portrait of an unidentified woman holding an infant on her lap, ca. 1865
      - Boston and Albany Railroad, location unknown, undated
      - Old Colony Railroad fall and winter arrangement, depot corner of South and Kneeland Streets, Boston, September 26, 1849
      - Old Colony Railroad notice, location unknown, February 1, 1853
      - South Shore Railroad schedule, Cohasset, Mass., April 29, 1859
      - Photograph of an unidentified resort, ca. early 20th century (current record)

Description

This photograph appears to be of an early 20th century resort. There are many people standing on the deck of the building, which is under construction. There is plenty of wood and other building materials in the forefront of the photo.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photographs
resorts
photographs

Physical Description

9.5 X 8 in., photograph

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.02.TMP.006

Acquisition Type

Library & Archives Purchase

Record Details

Material Type

photographs

Description Level

Item

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