Historic New England

Porter Paints Acrylic Exterior Paint for Wood and Masonry Surfaces, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

This Porter Paint Co. sample book provides 6 sample acrylic exterior paint colors for wood and masonry surfaces. It also provides information on the paint and application methods.

Date: circa 1960-1970, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374880

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.157

Porter Paints Tinting Chart for Interior and Exterior Finishes, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

This Porter Paint Co. sample book provides 46 tint samples.

Date: circa 1960-1970, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374882

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.158

Porter Paints Current Decorator Wood Stains for Interior and Exterior Use on Wood, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

This Porter Paint Co. sample book provides 44 sample wood stains for interior and exterior use on wood. It also provides information and advertisement of their wood stains.

Date: circa 1960-1970, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374892

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.025

Porter Paints Current Decorator Colors Exterior, Gloss and Flat Finishes for all exterior surfaces, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

This Porter Paint Co. sample booklet provides 77 color samples in gloss and flat finishes from their "Current Decorator Colors Exterior" collection. It also advertises a variety of information such as their services, information on color-styling home interiors, methods of application, and satisfacti...

Date: circa 1960-1970, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374896

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.159

Porter Paints Catalog 1968, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

1968 Porter Paint Co. catalog. Loose pages in the front of the catalog include a 1967 price list, an undated typed invoice, and August 1968 correspondence with a customer seeking advice about product choice.

Date: 1967-1968

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374897

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.160

Massachusetts - General - Unidentified

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 374898

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0025

Houses, 60-62 Reed Street, front exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7878-B

The image features the front exterior of two brick houses located at 60-62 Reed Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three stories tall with arched doorways and windows. The numbers "60" and "62" are visible on the faÃ§ade near the entrances. A partially visible figure appears in the f...

Date: 1930

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

GUSN: 374899

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7878-B

Tenement houses, 60-62 Reed Street, exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7879-B

The image depicts the exterior of two brick tenement houses located at 60-62 Reed Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three stories high with multiple arched windows and doorways. The street and sidewalk in front of the buildings are visible and there is a line of laundry hanging from a...

Date: 1930

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

GUSN: 374900

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7879-B

Tenement houses, 60-62 Reed Street, rear exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7880-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 60-62 Reed Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The multi-story brick building features several windows, some with broken panes. There is visible damage, with missing shutters and some debris on the ground. Also visible is a fire escape att...

Date: 1930

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

GUSN: 374901

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7880-B

Tenement houses, 72-74-76 Reed Street, front exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7881-B

The image shows the front exterior of brick tenement houses located at 72-74-76 Reed Street in Boston, Massachusetts. These structures were marked for demolition and are three stories high with boarded-up windows and entrances. A figure is seen standing on the sidewalk across the street from the bui...

Date: 1933-04-20

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

GUSN: 374902

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7881-B

Tenement houses, 72-74-76 Reed Street, rear exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7882-B

The image shows the rear exterior of three brick tenement houses located at 72-76 Reed Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings feature multiple stories with numerous windows, some of which are open or have broken panes. A fire escape is visible on the left, and laundry is hung out to dry betw...

Date: 1933-04-20

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

GUSN: 374903

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7882-B

Tenement house, 72 Reed Street, side exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7883-B

The image shows the side exterior of a brick tenement house at 72 Reed Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building has multiple floors with various windows, some boarded up or partially open. The structure is situated next to an alleyway and the building has been demolished.

Date: 1933-04-20

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

GUSN: 374904

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7883-B

St. Joseph's Catholic Church School, 18 Hulbert Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7884-B

The image shows St. Joseph's Catholic Church School located at 18 Hulbert Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts. The building is a multi-story brick structure with large windows and a fire escape on its facade. In front of the building is a sidewalk and a fence, with a few children sitting near a lamppost....

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 374905

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7884-B

St. Joseph's Catholic Church School, 18 Hulbert Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7885-B

The image shows St. Joseph's Catholic Church School, located at 18 Hulbert Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It features a large brick building with multiple windows and a prominent chimney. A metal fire escape staircase is visible on the buildingâs side. In the foreground, four children are stand...

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 374906

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7885-B

Old Lady's Home, 108 Revere Street, rear exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7886-B

The image shows the rear exterior of what was formerly the Old Lady's Home at 108 Revere Street, Boston, Massachusetts, after its demolition. Several vintage cars are parked in front of the remaining structures, with rubble visible on the ground in the foreground. Nearby buildings are also visible i...

Date: 1931-04-28

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

GUSN: 374907

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7886-B

Tenement house, 42 Rochester Street, front exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7887-B

The image shows the front exterior of a brick tenement house located at 42 Rochester Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is three stories tall, with windows on each floor; some window panes are broken or missing. The first floor has a recessed entrance with steps leading up to it. A portion...

Date: 1927-08-11

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

GUSN: 374908

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7887-B

Tenement house, 42 Rochester Street, rear exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7888-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of a tenement house at 42 Rochester Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a multi-story brick building with multiple windows, some of which are damaged or missing panes. There is a wooden gate on the right and in the foreground, a sign indicates that t...

Date: 1927-08-11

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

GUSN: 374909

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7888-B

Riverside Roofing, 22-24 River Street, front exterior, demolished, Dorchester, Massachusetts, 7889-B

The image shows the front exterior of the Riverside Roofing building located at 22-24 River Street in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story wooden building with large windows on the ground floor and a prominent triangular roofline. The street in front of the building is paved with ...

Date: 1929-08-28

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

GUSN: 374910

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7889-B

Riverside Roofing, 22-24 River Street, rear exterior, demolished, Dorchester, Massachusetts, 7890-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of the Riverside Roofing building located at 22-24 River Street in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The structure is a wooden building with boarded-up windows and doors. There is a grassy area with some debris and benches visible in the foreground.

Date: 1929-08-28

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

GUSN: 374911

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7890-B

Unidentified building, 1560 River Street, exterior, demolished, Hyde Park, Massachusetts, 7891-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified building located at 1560 River Street in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. The structure is deteriorating, with visible damage to the siding and the roof. There is tall grass in the foreground and a tall chimney connected to the building. A person wearing a ha...

Date: 1923-06-21

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

GUSN: 374912

Ref. Code: PC016.001.008.7891-B

Unidentified building, 1560 River Street, exterior, demolished, Hyde Park, Massachusetts, 7892-B

The image shows the exterior of an unspecified building located at 1560 River Street in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. The structure is a single-story, rectangular building with wood siding and multiple windows along its side. There is a person standing in the foreground with arms crossed and a tall smok...

Date: 1923-06-21

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

GUSN: 374913

Ref. Code: PC016.001.008.7892-B

Tenement house, 2 Rockingham Court, side exterior, demolished, East Boston, Massachusetts, 7893-B

This image shows the side exterior of a partially demolished tenement house at 2 Rockingham Court in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is missing portions of its walls, exposing the interior framework. Debris is scattered in the area surrounding the building. Other residential structures can...

Date: 1923-07-26

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

GUSN: 374914

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.7893-B

Tenement house, 2 Rockingham Court, side exterior, demolished, East Boston, Massachusetts, 7894-B

The image shows the side exterior of a partially demolished tenement house located at 2 Rockingham Court in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is in a state of disrepair, with sections of the siding missing, exposing the underlying framework. Debris and construction materials are scattered ar...

Date: 1923-07-26

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

GUSN: 374915

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.7894-B

Tenement houses, 2-4-10 Roughan Terrace, exterior, demolished, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7895-B

The image shows the exterior of tenement houses located at 2-4-10 Roughan Terrace in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The view captures a narrow alleyway bordered by wooden buildings with visible fire escapes and boarded-up windows. Debris is scattered across the ground and there are steps leading up to ...

Date: 1930-03-27

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

GUSN: 374916

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7895-B

Houses, 109-113 Rutherford Avenue, exterior, demolished, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7896-B

The image shows the exterior of three multi-story wooden houses located at 109-113 Rutherford Avenue in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The buildings feature evenly placed windows with shutters and are situated along a cobblestone street. The central house has a visible chimney and all three structures ...

Date: 1922-06-19

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

GUSN: 374917

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7896-B

Houses, 109-113 Rutherford Avenue, rear exterior, demolished, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7897-B

The image shows the rear exterior of houses numbered 109-113 Rutherford Avenue in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The structures are captured with visible weathered siding and shutters; one shutter is depicted askew. A notice is posted on the wall of one of the houses. Debris is visible near the foundat...

Date: 1922-06-19

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

GUSN: 374918

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7897-B

Convention Hall, Saint Botolph Street, front exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 7898-B

The image shows the front exterior of Convention Hall on Saint Botolph Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick and features arched windows. A prominent sign reading "Convention Hall" is affixed to the corner and an exterior staircase leads from the second floor to the ground. ...

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 374919

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7898-B

St. Francis de Sales School, exterior, demolished, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7899-B

The image shows the exterior of St. Francis de Sales School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Several children are gathered on the sidewalk in front of a brick building with a metal staircase leading to a door. The school has large windows and the year "MCMXIII" (1913) is inscribed on the building's corner...

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 374920

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7899-B

St. Francis de Sales School, exterior, demolished, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7900-B

The image shows the exterior of St. Francis de Sales School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a set of stairs with a metal railing leading up to the building. A piece of luggage is visible on the ground near the stairs. The building features brick walls and multiple windows with...

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 374921

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7900-B

Unidentified building, 36 Saint James Street, exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7901-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified building located at 36 Saint James Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features a worn wooden facade with two distinct doors, one with windows, and a small upper-level window. A fence and overgrown foliage are visible alongside the building....

Date: 1923-09-18

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

GUSN: 374922

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7901-B

Leo XIII School, St. Thomas Street, exterior, demolished, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, 7902-B

The image depicts the exterior of Leo XIII School, located on St. Thomas Street in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features a brick facade with visible windows. Children are seen descending an outside staircase located on the side of the building. The area is shaded by trees linin...

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 374923

Ref. Code: PC016.001.009.7902-B

Leo XIII School, St. Thomas Street, exterior, demolished, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, 7903-B

The image shows the exterior of Leo XIII School on St. Thomas Street in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features several arched and rectangular windows, with a fire escape visible on the side. Four people are standing near the building and a horse-drawn carriage is partially visib...

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 374924

Ref. Code: PC016.001.009.7903-B

Unidentified building, 78-84 Seaver Street, exterior, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7916-B

The image depicts an exterior view of an unidentified building under construction or renovation at 78-84 Seaver Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is partially scaffolded and a tree stands nearby. A paved road with a vintage car parked alongside is visible in the foreground with ot...

Date: 1929-11-19

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

GUSN: 374925

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7916-B

Unidentified building, 78-84 Seaver Street, exterior, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7917-B

The image depicts the exterior of an unidentified building located at 78-84 Seaver Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure appears to be under construction or partially demolished, with visible beams and framework. There are trees in front of the building and a street with tram track...

Date: 1929-11-19

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

GUSN: 374926

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7917-B

Holy Trinity School, Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 7918-B

The image depicts the exterior of Holy Trinity School on Shawmut Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a three-story brick building with multiple windows and a cross on the roof. There are a few pedestrians visible on the sidewalk in front of the building.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 374927

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7918-B

Second hand clothing store, 163 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 7919-B

The image shows a storefront located at 163 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, used as a second-hand clothing store. The two-story wooden building features several large windows on the ground floor, with two wooden beams supporting the facade. A horse-drawn cart is visible on the street in front...

Date: 1927-03-24

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

GUSN: 374928

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7919-B

Second hand clothing store, 163 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 7920-B

The image depicts a row of buildings on Shawmut Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. The central focus is a wooden building with a storefront displaying second-hand clothing. Adjacent to it is a brick building with a sign advertising furniture. A vintage car is parked in front of the buildings on the st...

Date: 1927-03-24

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

GUSN: 374929

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7920-B

Apartment building, exterior, Short Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7921-B

The image shows the exterior of a two-story wooden apartment building located on Short Street in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The facade features several windows and a door. A notice sign is visible on the wall next to the door. The building is set against a small patch of grass.

Date: 1923-07-20

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

GUSN: 374930

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7921-B

Apartment building, exterior, 4 Short Street Place, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7922-B

The image shows the exterior of aan apartment building located at 4 Short Street Place, Charlestown, Massachusetts. The building features wooden siding with visible damage on a window, where some panes are missing. There is a brick foundation with an open, partially collapsed lower area, and a small...

Date: 1922-11-17

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

GUSN: 374931

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7922-B

Apartment building, exterior, 4 Short Street Place, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7923-B

The image depicts the exterior of an apartment building located at 4 Short Street Place, Charlestown, Massachusetts. It is a two-story, wooden structure with multiple windows, some of which have shutters and visible damage. The entrance features a simple doorway with steps leading up to it. The surr...

Date: 1922-11-17

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

GUSN: 374932

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7923-B

House, exterior, 90 Silver Street, South Boston, Massachusetts, 7924-B

The image shows the exterior of a wooden house located at 90 Silver Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The building has multiple boarded-up windows and doors, with one large door slightly open, revealing a dark interior. The ground in front is covered with snow and slush. Two blurred figures are v...

Date: 1929-06-26

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

GUSN: 374933

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.7924-B

Apartment building, exterior, 157 Silver Street, South Boston, Massachusetts, 7926-B

The image depicts the exterior of a two-story wooden apartment building located at 157 Silver Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The building features several windows, some of which have broken glass or are missing glass entirely. The siding is made of horizontal wooden planks and there is debri...

Date: 1929-07-02

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

GUSN: 374934

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.7926-B

Apartment building, exterior, 159 Silver Street, South Boston, Massachusetts, 7927-B

The image depicts the exterior of a two-story wooden apartment building located at 159 Silver Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The building features multiple square windows and a door on the ground floor, all framed with simple trim. The siding is made of horizontal wooden planks and debris is v...

Date: 1929-07-02

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

GUSN: 374935

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.7927-B

E. Ginsburg Junk Dealer, 27-33 Southampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 7928-B

The image shows a cluttered area outside a wooden building identified as E. Ginsburg Junk Dealer, located at 27-33 Southampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Various discarded items, including barrels, wheels, and other miscellaneous objects, are scattered around the building. The structure has a st...

Date: 1921-02-18

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

GUSN: 374936

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7928-B

E. Ginsburg Junk Dealer, 27-33 Southampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 7929-B

The image shows a street scene at the location of E. Ginsburg Junk Dealer on Southampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts. There are wooden buildings lining the street, including one with an open garage door. A vintage automobile is parked on the cobblestone street and utility poles and wires are visib...

Date: 1921-02-18

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

GUSN: 374937

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7929-B

E. Ginsburg Junk Dealer, 27-33 Southampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 7930-B

The image depicts the exterior of E. Ginsburg Junk Dealer located at 27-33 Southampton Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has a wooden facade with a sloping roof, and a large gate-like door is visible on the side. Several items, including a metal frame and wooden pieces, are leaning against...

Date: 1921-02-18

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

GUSN: 374938

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7930-B

House, interior, 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7933-B

The image depicts the interior of a house at 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows extensive damage with charred beams and debris scattered across the floor. Parts of the ceiling have collapsed and the interior walls and chimney are visible.

Date: 1931-03-31

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

GUSN: 374939

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7933-B

House, interior, 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7934-B

The image depicts the interior of a house located at 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The space shows extensive damage with charred wood beams and debris strewn across the floor. The walls exhibit peeling and damaged surfaces, revealing the underlying structural elements. An open d...

Date: 1931-03-31

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

GUSN: 374940

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7934-B

House, exterior, 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7935-B

The image shows the exterior of a house located at 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story building with horizontal siding and multiple windows. A vintage automobile is parked near the building, and there are trees in the background. The ground is unpaved.

Date: 1931-03-31

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

GUSN: 374941

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7935-B

House, exterior, 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7936-B

The image shows the exterior of a building at 183 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features multiple large doors with diamond-shaped windows, some of which are open or damaged. A person is standing to the left, observing the building. The surrounding area is scattered wit...

Date: 1931-03-31

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

GUSN: 374942

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7936-B

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