Adams House and Keith's Theatre, Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

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GUSN

GUSN-354657

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General photographic collection
Small photographs and postcards, 1890s-1980s
Geographic locations
Massachusetts
Massachusetts - Boston
Massachusetts - Boston - Washington St - Postcards
Adams House and Keith's Theatre, Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
(current record)

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General photographic collection
- Small photographs and postcards, 1890s-1980s
  - Geographic locations
    - Massachusetts
      - Massachusetts - Boston
        Massachusetts - Boston - Washington St - Postcards
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        Adams House and Keith's Theatre, Washington Street, Boston, Mass. (current record)
        Shopping hour, Washington St., Boston, Mass.

Description

Automobiles are parked in front of the Adams House hotel. A horse-drawn vehicle is in front of the Bijou Dream Theatre. Pedestrians can be seen on the street and sidewalks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
exterior views
commercial buildings
hotels (public accommodations)
theaters (buildings)
streetscapes
postcards

Physical Description

1 postcard : color photograph

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.8180.003

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

postcards

Subjects

Architectural photography
Washington Street (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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