Historic New England

Unidentified buildings, exterior, 1-2-3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8401-B

The image shows the exterior of unidentified brick buildings located at 1-3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible architectural features include barred windows, wooden framed windows, and a metal fire escape. The structures are closely aligned along an alley or narrow passageway.

Date: 1921-07-11

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375343

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8401-B

Ruined wall by apartment buildings, exterior, 107-119 Ormond Street, Dorchester, Boston, 8406-B

The image depicts a street scene with a ruined wall by apartment buildings at 107-119 Ormond Street in Dorchester, Boston. Several multi-story buildings with balconies are visible along the street. A dirt embankment is present in the foreground while utility poles and wires stretch across the scene....

Date: 1932-04-22

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375344

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8406-B

Ruined wall by apartment buildings, exterior, 107-119 Ormond Street, Dorchester, Boston, 8407-B

The image shows a street view of 107-119 Ormond Street in Dorchester, Boston. In the foreground, there is a damaged wall with wire mesh fencing sagging down the slope. Alongside this is a dirt path leading towards a row of apartment buildings. Utility poles with overhead wires run parallel to the pa...

Date: 1932-04-22

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375345

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8407-B

Building foundation, exterior, 53 Ormond Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8408-B

The image depicts the exterior of a building foundation located at 53 Ormond Street in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The foundation is constructed from stone, and wooden beams are visible on top. Adjacent to the foundation is a multi-story building with multiple windows.

Date: 1929-11-19

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375346

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8408-B

Building foundation, exterior, 53 Ormond Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8409-B

The image shows the stone foundation of a building located at 53 Ormond Street in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The foundation is partially demolished. Adjacent to the foundation, a nearby building and a pathway are visible, as well as other distant structures in the background.

Date: 1929-11-19

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375347

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8409-B

Tenement houses, front and side exterior, 3-5-7 Oregon Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8410-B

The image depicts the front and side exterior of tenement houses located at 3-7 Oregon Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three stories high with multiple windows on each level. Several children are visible on the sidewalk near the corner of the building. The street is paved...

Date: ca. 1928-04-10

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375348

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8410-B

Tenement houses, rear and side exterior, 3-5-7 Oregon Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8411-B

The image shows the exterior of tenement houses located at 3-7 Oregon Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three stories high with multiple windows. There are two people walking on the sidewalk next to a wooden fence that runs along the side of the buildings. A utility pole is...

Date: ca. 1928-04-10

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375349

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8411-B

House, front exterior, 7-9 Orchard Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8412-B

The image shows the front exterior of a house located at 7-9 Orchard Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house has two stories with shuttered windows and a small front yard enclosed by a picket fence. There are mature trees on the sidewalk in front of the house and a multi-story buildin...

Date: 1928-06-15

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375350

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8412-B

House, rear exterior, 7-9 Orchard Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8413-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a two-story house located at 7-9 Orchard Street in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house features clapboard siding and multiple windows, with some shutters visible. There is a tree in the foreground and a neighboring house partially visible on the right....

Date: 1928-06-15

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375351

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8413-B

House, rear exterior, 7-9 Orchard Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8414-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a house located at 7-9 Orchard Street in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. There is a wooden structure in the foreground, partially intact, with a wheelbarrow nearby. A person is standing to the left near a tree and another building with a gable roof is visibl...

Date: 1928-06-15

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375352

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8414-B

House, rear exterior, 7-9 Orchard Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8415-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of a house located at 7-9 Orchard Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house is a wooden structure with visible horizontal siding and several windows. A large tree is in the foreground on the right side while overgrown plants and grass are visible alon...

Date: 1928-06-15

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375353

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8415-B

Office flag, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8416-B

The image shows an interior view of an office in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a large United States flag prominently displayed. The flag is mounted on a pole with a stand. Behind the flag, parts of the office space are visible, including wooden furniture and cabinets.

Date: 1920-1939

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375354

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8416-B

Apartment building, side or rear exterior, 15 Norwich Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8420-B

The image shows the exterior of an apartment building located at 15 Norwich Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is constructed of brick and features multiple fire escapes attached to its side. Windows are visible, some of which are broken or missing panes. In front of the building is a small...

Date: 1931-01-23

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375355

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8420-B

Apartment building, front exterior, 15 Norwich Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8421-B

The image shows the front exterior of an apartment building located at 15 Norwich Street, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a row of brick buildings lining a narrow cobblestone street. The buildings have several stories with rectangular windows and some arched doorways. A streetlight is visible alo...

Date: 1931-01-23

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375356

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8421-B

Fisher Plumbing and Electric Co., front exterior, 53 North Russell Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8422-B

The image shows the front exterior of Fisher Plumbing and Electric Co. located at 53 North Russell Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The storefront features large windows displaying various supplies and a sign that reads "ROOMS TO-LET." Two boys are visible on the right side of the image, standing near...

Date: 1927-01-05

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375357

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8422-B

Thrift store, front exterior, 91 Northampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8423-B

The image displays the front exterior of a three-story brick thrift store located at 91 Northampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts. There is a sign visible in one of the ground floor windows stating "Second Hand Goods Bought & Sold." The building has multiple windows and is adjacent to another struct...

Date: 1929-08-20

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375358

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8423-B

Thrift store, rear exterior, 91 Northampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8424-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of a three-story brick thrift store located at 91 Northampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has multiple windows, some of which are broken or boarded up. There is a wooden fence and some overgrown vegetation in the foreground. The structure shows sig...

Date: 1929-08-20

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375359

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8424-B

Thrift store, front exterior, 91 Northampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8425-B

The image shows the front exterior of a thrift store located at 91 Northampton Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building has three stories with windows evenly spaced across the facade. There are signs in the windows on the ground floor, one of which advertises "Real Estate Mortgages" and another...

Date: 1929-08-20

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375360

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8425-B

Unidentified building, exterior, 118 Northampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8426-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified building located at 118 Northampton Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is worn, with wooden siding and a slanted roof. Debris is scattered around the building and a pile of rubble or discarded materials is visible in the foreground. A porti...

Date: 1925-03-24

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375361

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8426-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 25 Newland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8427-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a tenement house located at 25 Newland Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has wooden shingles and multiple windows, some of which are damaged. In the foreground, there are clotheslines with a cloth hanging, a fallen chair, and scattered debris. Trees are...

Date: 1925-09-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375362

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8427-B

Tenement house, front exterior, 25 Newland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8428-B

The image shows the front exterior of a tenement house located at 25 Newland Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features wooden siding and several windows with shutters. A sign labeled "NOTICE" is visible on the front. Three entrances with small stoops lead into the building and the street ...

Date: 1925-09-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375363

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8428-B

Tenement house, front exterior, 25 Newland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8429-B

The image depicts the front exterior of a tenement house located at 25 Newland Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features wooden siding with multiple doors and windows, some with shutters. A sign near one of the doors indicates that the property is for sale. The street is cobblestone and t...

Date: 1925-09-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375364

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8429-B

Tenement house, front exterior, 18 Northampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8430-B

The image shows the front exterior of a three-story brick tenement house located at 18 Northampton Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building has arched windows and a central arched doorway. A person is visible leaning out of a second-floor window. A vintage car is parked on the street in front o...

Date: 1929-08-28

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375365

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8430-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 18 Northampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8431-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a tenement house located at 18 Northampton Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is constructed from brick and features several windows and fire escapes. In the foreground, there is a collection of disassembled vehicle parts and machinery along with a par...

Date: 1929-08-28

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375366

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8431-B

Plumbing and heating store, front exterior, 179 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8432-B

The image shows the front exterior of a plumbing and heating store located at 179 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The storefront window displays various plumbing fixtures, including a sink and a toilet. A sign in the window reads "Plumbing and Heating." Two children are visible in...

Date: 1931-04-14

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375367

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8432-B

Tenement house, front exterior, 58-60 Nashua Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8433-B

The image shows the front exterior of a tenement house located at 58-60 Nashua Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a multi-story brick structure with multiple windows, some of which are damaged. There is a car parked on the street in front of the building and the surroundings include othe...

Date: 1929-07-30

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375368

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8433-B

Tenement house, front exterior, 54 Nashua Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8434-B

The image shows the front exterior of a tenement house located at 54 Nashua Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building has multiple stories with visible windows, some of which are broken or missing. The facade shows signs of wear and partial exposure of the building's structure.

Date: 1929-07-30

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375369

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8434-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 54 Nashua Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8435-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a tenement house at 54 Nashua Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Three children and an adult stand facing the camera amidst rubble in the open area behind the house. The building's exterior is a mix of brick and wooden siding with laundry hanging to dry above. A ca...

Date: 1929-07-30

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375370

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8435-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, 34 Nashua Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8436-B

The image shows the side exterior of an unidentified building at 34 Nashua Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The wall is made of brick and is marked with several posters for events such as wrestling and racing at the Boston Garden. Several early 20th-century cars are parked nearby and a tall building i...

Date: 1933-06-21

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375371

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8436-B

Unidentified buildings, front exterior, 32-34 Nashua Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8438-B

The image shows the front exterior of unidentified buildings at 32-34 Nashua Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are partially exposed with visible structural elements and are adorned with various posters and advertisements. Several vintage automobiles are parked along the street in front...

Date: 1933-06-21

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375372

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8438-B

Quincy Market Fire, roof exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8445-B

The image shows the exterior roof of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. The skeletal structure of the roof is exposed, revealing metal beams and supports. In the background, parts of adjacent buildings are visible along with some signage.

Date: 1925-05-16

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375373

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8445-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8446-B

The image shows an interior view of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. Visible are damaged elements, such as cracked walls and strewn debris. A large archway frames the view, leading to a corridor where construction materials and tools, including a wheelbarrow and a ladder, are pr...

Date: 1925-05-16

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375374

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8446-B

Quincy Market Fire, roof exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8447-B

The image shows the exterior roof of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. Damage is visible on the roof, with parts of it exposed and under repair. Surrounding buildings can be seen in the background and there are signs on some of these buildings, including "C.M. Barrows Co." an...

Date: 1925-05-16

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375375

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8447-B

Quincy Market Fire, roof exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8448-B

The image shows the exterior of Quincy Market's roof in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. The roof is damaged, with exposed beams and construction materials visible. Workers are seen atop the structure which is surrounded by scaffolding. In the background, multiple buildings are visible and t...

Date: 1925-05-16

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375376

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8448-B

Quincy Market Fire, roof exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8449-B

The image shows the damaged roof of Quincy Market following a fire in Boston, Massachusetts. The outer structure is under repair, with scaffolding supporting sections of the roof. Several workers are present on the roof engaged in reconstruction activities. In the background, various city buildings ...

Date: 1925-05-18

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375377

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8449-B

Quincy Market Fire, roof exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8450-B

The image shows the exterior of the roof of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible on the roof, which is undergoing repairs following a fire. Scaffolding and building materials are present along the roofline. The surrounding area is bustling with vehicles and market stal...

Date: 1925-05-18

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375378

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8450-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8451-B

The image depicts the interior of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. It shows structural damage with exposed beams and scattered debris on the ground. A person is visible in the lower left corner, engaged in cleanup or repair work. The walls are partially intact but show signs...

Date: 1925-05-18

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375379

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8451-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8452-B

The image depicts the interior of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, as seen after a fire. The view focuses on the structural framework of the roof, with various beams and trusses visible.

Date: 1925-05-18

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375380

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8452-B

Quincy Market Fire, roof exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8453-B

The image shows the exterior roof of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. The roof structure is visibly damaged, revealing the wooden beams and framework. Surrounding buildings and city structures are visible in the background.

Date: 1925-05-18

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375381

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8453-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8454-B

The image shows the interior of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. The area is damaged, with visible debris on the floor and a partly collapsed roof, allowing light to stream in. Several people are standing among the wreckage, observing or assessing the damage. Various structu...

Date: 1925-05-13

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375382

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8454-B

Quincy Market Fire, roof exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8455-B

The image shows the roof exterior of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. The roof is covered with materials as part of repair work. Scaffolding and construction materials are visible along with workmen on the roof. The surrounding area includes various buildings, some with visi...

Date: 1925-05-13

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375383

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8455-B

Quincy Market Fire, roof exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8456-B

The image depicts the roof exterior of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, showing signs of damage from a fire. The roof has visible damage with some open sections and structural elements exposed. Below the roof, the building features windows and signage for businesses, including "Isaac Locke Co...

Date: 1925-05-13

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375384

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8456-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8457-B

The image depicts the interior of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. The area shows structural damage with exposed beams and debris scattered on the ground. Several people are present, including one standing near a wheelbarrow and others examining the interior, while a ladder is l...

Date: 1925-05-13

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375385

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8457-B

Quincy Market Fire, roof exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8458-B

The image shows the exterior roof area of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts. A perspective from above reveals the street below, bustling with wagons and early 20th-century vehicles. The roof and adjacent buildings dominate the foreground, with scaffolding visible. The urban skyline of Boston is...

Date: 1925-06-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375386

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8458-B

Quincy Market Fire, roof exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8459-B

The image shows the roof exterior of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. It provides an aerial view of the market with several trucks and carts on the street below. Surrounding buildings and city structures are visible in the background.

Date: 1925-06-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375387

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8459-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8460-B

The image shows the interior of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. Various wooden beams and planks are scattered across the floor along with debris and building materials. Wooden sawhorses and construction equipment are visible and parts of the ceiling's wooden structure are expos...

Date: 1925-05-29

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375388

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8460-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8461-B

The image shows the interior of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. The space is cluttered with debris, including wooden beams and ladders. The ceiling features exposed metal beams and there are visible brick walls. Several windows line the walls and some construction materials...

Date: 1925-05-29

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375389

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8461-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8462-B

The image shows an interior view of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. The space is cluttered with various construction materials, tools, and equipment. A ladder is visible along with a workbench and several wooden beams. A person is standing on the right side near a window wi...

Date: 1925-05-29

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375390

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8462-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8463-B

The image shows the interior of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. The scene reveals a cluttered space with debris scattered on the floor and hanging from the ceiling. Structural elements, such as wooden beams and metal support, are visible. There are also some tools and woode...

Date: 1929-05-25

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375391

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8463-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view of dome, Boston, Massachusetts, 8464-B

The image shows the interior view of the dome at Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts. Several wooden ladders and scaffolding structures are set up beneath the dome. The dome itself shows visible damage with sections of plaster missing. Two arched windows are visible in the background.

Date: 1925-06-19

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375392

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8464-B

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