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Tercentenary memorial arch, Dock Square, Boston, Mass.

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Date

1930

GUSN

GUSN-355030

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Description

The memorial arch in Dock Square can be seen with Faneuil Hall behind it. The memorial was erected for the Boston Tercentenary which celebrated Boston's founding, 1630-1930. Text on the arch reads "As God was with our fathers so may he be with us." A sign for Swift's premim ham and bacon can be seen on the left side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

exterior views
memorials
arches
celebrations
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Physical Description

1 black-and-white photographic print

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.3450.007

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)

Other Organizations

Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

Subjects

Architectural photography
Dock Square (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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