Historic New England

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

Storefronts, front exterior, 37-41 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8376-B

The image displays the front exterior of storefronts located at 37-41 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts. A prominent brick building is visible, housing businesses such as a restaurant and a tailoring shop. Signs advertise "First Class Rooms" and identify the building as part of the "Merrimac Ho...

Date: 1928-04-03

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

GUSN: 375319

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8376-B

Storefronts, front exterior, 43-49 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8377-B

The image depicts the storefronts on the front exterior of 43-49 Merrimac Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible businesses include a locksmith with signs for "Keys" and "Locks," alongside other shops labeled with names such as "Walter L. Corvine." The building is a multi-story structure with fire...

Date: 1928-04-03

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

GUSN: 375320

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8377-B

Unidentified buildings, rear exterior, 47-49 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8378-B

The image shows the rear exterior of unidentified buildings located at 47-49 Merrimac Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structures have a mix of shingle and brick walls, with visible window frames. The ground is covered with debris, including wooden planks and a collapsed floor.

Date: 1928-04-03

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

GUSN: 375321

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8378-B

Storefronts, front exterior, 152-158 Friend Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8379-B

The image shows the front exterior of storefronts at 152-158 Friend Street in Boston, Massachusetts. There are multiple vehicles parked on the cobblestone street, including several vintage cars and a delivery truck labeled "Lawrence Transportation Co." A man is standing near a truck and there are si...

Date: 1928-04-03

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

GUSN: 375322

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8379-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, 104 Meridian Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8381-B

The image depicts the side exterior of an unidentified building located at 104 Meridian Street, East Boston, Massachusetts. The building features a facade with vertical wooden elements and a partially exposed brick base. In the foreground, construction debris and a wooden barricade are visible. The ...

Date: 1932-03-18

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

GUSN: 375323

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8381-B

Ruined building, rear exterior, 124 Marcella Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8382-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of a ruined building located at 124 Marcella Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a collapsed structure with debris, bricks, metal parts with a visible steering wheel, and other miscellaneous rubble. A brick wall is partially visible on the l...

Date: 1931-11-09

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

GUSN: 375324

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8382-B

Ruined building, rear exterior, 124 Marcella Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8383-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a ruined building located at 124 Marcella Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. A large pile of rubble and debris is visible in the foreground, with remnants of stone walls. Several neighboring houses and bare trees are seen in the background.

Date: 1931-11-09

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

GUSN: 375325

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8383-B

Unidentified building, interior view, 10-14 Lyman Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8384-B

The image shows an interior view of an unidentified building located at 10-14 Lyman Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The space has brick walls with several large windows on one side. Paper debris is scattered across the floor and there are visible structural elements such as beams and columns. A perso...

Date: 1933-07-31

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

GUSN: 375326

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8384-B

Unidentified building, interior view, 10-14 Lyman Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8385-B

The image shows the interior of an unidentified building located at 10-14 Lyman Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The view reveals a large, empty space with exposed brick walls and a low ceiling supported by wooden beams. There is debris on the floor and a boarded-up window is visible on the right-hand...

Date: 1933-07-31

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

GUSN: 375327

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8385-B

Tenement house, front exterior, 50 Lucas Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8386-B

The image shows the front exterior of a tenement house at 50 Lucas Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is constructed from brick and features multiple windows. An entrance door is visible along with some alley space in front, which includes a cobblestone pathway. The surrounding area is narr...

Date: 1930-07-16

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

GUSN: 375328

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8386-B

Tenement house, side exterior, 50 Lucas Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8387-B

The image shows the side exterior of a tenement house located at 50 Lucas Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick and features several windows, some of which are damaged or broken. In front of the building is a wooden fence with a large barrel positioned nearby. A fire escape ...

Date: 1930-07-16

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

GUSN: 375329

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8387-B

Stores, side exterior, 32 and 34 Lowell Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8388-B

The image depicts the side exterior of stores located at 32 and 34 Lowell Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows several children near the buildings, which include large brick structures. A prominent billboard advertising "Gulf Gasoline" is displayed on one of the buildings. Additionally, ...

Date: 1930-02-19

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

GUSN: 375330

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8388-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, 32 and 34 Lowell Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8389-B

The image shows the side exterior of an unidentified building located at 32 and 34 Lowell Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The brick wall features a large advertisement for "Gulf Gasoline" and another poster to the right. A street sign for "Cotting" is visible in the upper right corner and there are b...

Date: 1930-02-19

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

GUSN: 375331

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8389-B

Tenement house, front exterior, 11 New Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, 8390-B

The image shows the front exterior of a tenement house located at 11 New Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building is three stories tall with multiple windows fitted with shutters and a small set of stairs leading up to the main entrance.

Date: 1920-07-22

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

GUSN: 375332

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8390-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 112 Longwood Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8391-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified building at 112 Longwood Avenue in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is three stories tall with a gabled roof. Signs on the building read "FOR SALE" and "FAT EMMA." To the left, a sign for "LONGWOOD LAUNDRY" is visible on an adjacent s...

Date: 1928-04-17

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

GUSN: 375333

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8391-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 112 Longwood Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8392-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified building at 112 Longwood Avenue in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a three-story wooden building with boarded-up windows and doors, displaying signs for "Fat Emma" and "For Sale." A group of children is lined up along the sidewal...

Date: 1928-04-17

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

GUSN: 375334

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8392-B

Unidentified building, exterior, 27 Paine Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8393-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified building at 27 Paine Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure has a simple design with a gabled roof and wood siding. There are visible windows, and the surrounding area includes grass and some foliage. Another part of a building is p...

Date: 1928-06-15

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

GUSN: 375335

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8393-B

Unidentified building, exterior, 27 Paine Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8394-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified building at 27 Paine Street in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story wooden building with a pitched roof and vertical siding. It has visible signs of wear and features doors and windows with some damage. The building is surr...

Date: 1928-06-15

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

GUSN: 375336

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8394-B

Unidentified buildings, side exterior, 1-2-3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8395-B

The image shows the side exterior of unidentified buildings at 1-3 Oxford Place in Boston, Massachusetts. The brick wall of one building is visible, showing signs of wear and peeling. Wooden beams are partially visible, likely used for structural support. A cobblestone street and scattered debris ar...

Date: 1921-07-11

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

GUSN: 375337

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8395-B

Unidentified buildings, side exterior, 1-2-3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8396-B

The image depicts the side exterior of unidentified brick buildings at 1-3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts. Wooden scaffolding or support beams are visible and there is a window with a decorative star-shaped element on the wall above it. The brickwork shows visible wear in some areas.

Date: 1921-07-11

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

GUSN: 375338

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8396-B

Unidentified buildings, exterior, 1-2-3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8397-B

The image depicts the exterior of unidentified buildings at 1-3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts. A sign on the building reads "Quong Shue Lung Co. Importers of Merchandise." A street lamp is visible in front of the buildings and the brick facade shows some signs of wear.

Date: 1921-07-11

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

GUSN: 375339

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8397-B

Unidentified buildings, roof exterior, 1-2-3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8398-B

The image depicts the exterior roof area of brick buildings at 1-3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible features include three windows with bars and arches, and a metal fire escape attached to the wall. The architectural details show a simple brick design.

Date: 1921-07-11

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

GUSN: 375340

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8398-B

Unidentified buildings, exterior, 1-2-3 Oxford Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8399-B

The image shows a narrow alley lined with brick buildings, identified as 1-3 Oxford Place in Boston, Massachusetts. Fire escapes are visible on the right side of the photo, mounted on the exterior of the buildings. A street lamp and some construction materials are present on the street below.

Date: 1921-07-11

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

GUSN: 375341

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8399-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

Quincy Market Fire, interior view of dome, Boston, Massachusetts, 8465-B

The image shows the interior view of the dome at Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. Several ladders and wooden supports are positioned inside the structure. The dome features decorative elements and there are large arched windows visible in the background. A railing is present...

Date: 1925-06-19

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

GUSN: 375393

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8465-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view of dome, Boston, Massachusetts, 8466-B

The image shows the interior view of the dome of Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. The dome's structure includes multiple scaffolding setups and ladders. There is a central opening at the top of the dome and below, a railing encircles a raised platform, with construction mate...

Date: 1925-06-19

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

GUSN: 375394

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8466-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view of dome, Boston, Massachusetts, 8467-B

The image shows the interior view of the dome at Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. Several ladders are positioned within the space, supporting reconstruction or repair efforts. The dome features decorative elements and an arched window is visible on the right side of the imag...

Date: 1925-06-19

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

GUSN: 375395

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8467-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view of dome and supports, Boston, Massachusetts, 8468-B

The image shows the interior view of the Quincy Market dome and its supports in Boston, Massachusetts. There is visible damage to the structure, including exposed wooden supports and ceiling material. Two arched windows are present in the background and debris is scattered on the floor. A ladder and...

Date: 1925-06-19

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

GUSN: 375396

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8468-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view of dome, Boston, Massachusetts, 8469-B

The image depicts the interior view of the dome at Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fire. The dome is surrounded by scaffolding and ladders, supporting repair work. Various items, including sheets and tools, are scattered on shelving in the foreground.

Date: 1925-06-19

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

GUSN: 375397

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8469-B

Quincy Market Fire, interior view of dome, Boston, Massachusetts, 8470-B

The image shows the interior view of the Quincy Market dome in Boston, Massachusetts. Various ladders and debris are visible beneath the dome. There are arched windows and a radiator visible in the background, and a light fixture hanging from the ceiling.

Date: 1925-06-19

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

GUSN: 375398

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8470-B

Houses, front and side exterior, 75-77 Preble Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8471-B

The image depicts the front and side exterior of houses located at 75-77 Preble Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structures are two-story wooden buildings, with windows on both levels that have shutters. Signs on the side of one building read "PRIVATE WAY" and "FOR SALE." There is a fence ...

Date: 1916-08-24

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

GUSN: 375399

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8471-B

Houses, front and side exterior, 75-77 Preble Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8472-B

The image shows the front and side exterior of two adjacent houses located at 75-77 Preble Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The houses are two-story wooden structures with gabled roofs and exterior clapboard siding. Several windows feature shutters and there is a damaged fence in the foreground....

Date: 1916-08-24

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

GUSN: 375400

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8472-B

Standard Tire and Rubber Co., explosion of a gas fired steam vulcanizer, view of sign, 104-106 Portland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8473-B

The image shows a sign that is written on a rough surface, possibly a piece of debris. The text reads: "Vulcanizer - 104-106 Portland St., Feb. 9-1921, Explosion." This sign indicates the site and date of an explosion involving a gas-fired steam vulcanizer at Standard Tire and Rubber Co.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375401

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8473-B

Standard Tire and Rubber Co., explosion of a gas fired steam vulcanizer, interior view of the engine, 104-106 Portland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8474-B

The image depicts the interior of the engine room at Standard Tire and Rubber Co., located at 104-106 Portland Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible is the aftermath of an explosion involving a gas-fired steam vulcanizer. Debris, including wooden planks and a small wooden structure, is scattered th...

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375402

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8474-B

Standard Tire and Rubber Co., explosion of a gas fired steam vulcanizer, interior view of the engine, 104-106 Portland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8475-B

The image shows the interior of the Standard Tire and Rubber Co. after the explosion of a gas-fired steam vulcanizer. The scene includes damaged machinery and scattered debris within an industrial setting. There are pipes and valves visible as well as coiled rubber hoses hung on the wall.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375403

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8475-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

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