Historic New England

Sidewalk, Washington St. side of Ames Building, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

The grates on the Ames Building windows at street level are seen in the image. The National Cash Register Company is to the right.

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215142

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2810

Sidewalk 155-159 Washington Street, west side, sec.7, Cornhill and Washington Streets, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215143

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2820

Sidewalk 159 Washington St., Boston, Mass., November 20, 1905

The Santa Clara Company, wholesale liquors, is at 159 Washington Street. The George S. Saunders & Company hardware store is on the right side of the image.

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215144

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2830

Sidewalk 163-165 Washington St., west side, sec. 7, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

The Santa Clara Company, wholesale liquors, is at 159 Washington Street. The George S. Saunders & Company hardware store is on the right side of the image. To the left of the Santa Clara is an athletic goods store.

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215145

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2840

Buildings west side Washington Street, Cornhill to #167, sec.8, Boston, Mass.

The Iver Johnson sporting goods store can be seen at 163-165 Washington Street. Henry Mortimer, gunsmith, is in the corner building at 155 Washington Street.

Date: 1905-05-07

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215146

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2850

Sidewalk 167-171 Wash. St., sidewalks, Wash. St, west side, sec.7

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215147

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2860

Sidewalk 168-170 Wash. St., sec.8

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215148

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2870

Sidewalk 173 Washington St., sec.7, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215149

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2880

Sidewalk 174-176 Washington St., sec.8, Boston, May 20, 1905

A hardware store can be seen on the left side of the image. Next to it is the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and Union Pacific Railroad Company ticket offices.

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215150

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2890

Sidewalk 174-178 Washington St., Boston, Mass., May 20, 2005

The Samuel Adams statue in Adams Square can be seen in the distance on the left side of the image. A railroad ticket office with Wabash R.R. in the window is in the center of the image.

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215151

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2900

Sidewalk 180-184 Washington St., Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

The Wabash Railroad ticket office is next to the A.J. Wilkinson & Company hardware store on Washington Street. The Samuel Adams statue stands in Adams Square in the distance on the left side of the image.

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215152

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2910

Sidewalk 188 Washington St., sec.7, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

The A.J. Wilkinson hardware store is at 188 Washington Street. Adams Square can be seen in the distance.

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215153

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2920

Sidewalk 194 Washington St., sec.7, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

The A.J. Wilkinson hardware store is at 188 Washington Street. The Standish Shoe store is to the right of the hardware store and below the railroad ticket office. A part of the John J. Vortisch hairdresser shop can be seen to the right of the stairs. The stairs lead to the Washington Street entrance...

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215154

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2930

Sidewalk 194-196 Washington St., sec.8, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

Adams Square can be seen in the distance.The A.J. Wilkinson hardware store is at 188 Washington Street. The Standish Shoe store is to the right of the hardware store and below the railroad ticket office where the back of a man can be seen. The John J. Vortisch hairdresser shop can be seen to the ri...

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215155

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2940

Sidewalk 196-198 Washington St., Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

Adams Square can be seen in the distance.The A.J. Wilkinson hardware store is at 188 Washington Street. The Standish Shoe store, railroad ticket offices and John J. Vortisch hairdresser shop are businesses in the Devonshire Building. The Washington Street entrance of the Devonshire Building is where...

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215156

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2950

Sidewalk 194-200 Washington St., sec.7, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

Adams Square can be seen in the distance. The W.H. Eaves Steamship Agency has a picture of a steamship in the window. To the left of Eaves is the Devonshire Building with the Standish Shoe store, railroad ticket offices and John J. Vortisch hairdresser shop. The A.J. Wilkinson hardware store is at 1...

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215157

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2960

Sidewalk 204 Washington St., sec. 6, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

Chipman Brothers, men's furnishings, can be seen on the corner shop with striped awnings. Adams Square can be seen in the distance on the left side of the image.

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215158

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2970

Sidewalk 204-208 Washington St., Boston, Mass., May 20, 1905

Chipman Brothers, men's furnishings, can be seen on the corner shop with striped awnings. Part of the Devonshire Building can be seen on the left side of the image where the barbershop sign for John J. Vortisch hairdresser is visible.

Date: 1905-05-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215159

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2980

Lower part of buildings 14-16 Lagrange St., Boston, Mass., October 17, 1905

The Lagrange Street entrance to the Washington tunnel is to the right of Baker's Lunch.

Date: 1905-10-17

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215160

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.2990

South side Lagrange St., Boston, Mass., October 17, 1905

The Lagrange Street entrance to the Washington tunnel is to the right of Baker's Lunch.

Date: 1905-10-17

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215161

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3000

Part of Washington Street side of Ames Building, crack, Boston, Mass., November 5, 1905

A crack is seen above the grates on the Ames Building windows at street level.

Date: 1905-11-05

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215162

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3010

Ames Building

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1905-11-05

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215163

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3020

Part of building, rear of 4 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., November 12, 1905

The John J. Madden & Company restaurant is to the left of the barbershop.

Date: 1905-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215164

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3030

Sidewalk Washington and Union Sts., Boston, Mass., November 12, 1905

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1905-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215165

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3040

West side Union Street, Boston, Mass., November 12, 1905

The Whitcomb Metallic Bedstead Company can be seen in the image.

Date: 1905-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215166

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3050

E. side #10 Washingotn St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1905-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215167

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3060

Sidewalk 6-12 Washington Street, east side, Boston, Mass., November 12, 1905

Brown's tobacco shop is on the left at 8 Washington Street. The John J. Madden & Company liquor store is in the middle. A sign in the window advertises a "Gentlemen's Cafe by stairs."

Date: 1905-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215168

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3070

Sidewalk, 12 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., November 12, 1905

The storefront of the John J. Madden & Company liquor store can be seen in the image. A sign in the window advertises a "Gentlemen's Cafe by stairs."

Date: 1905-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215169

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3080

16 Washingotn St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1905-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215170

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3090

E. side Washingotn St., 16-18 Wash. St., Brigg's Painters Supplies

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1905-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215171

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3100

Sidewalks 20-28 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., November 12, 1905

Schiff Brothers stationery store can be seen at 20 Washington Street. Woodbury & Driscoll, wallpapers, can be seen in the image at 26-28 Washington Street.

Date: 1905-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215172

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3110

Sidewalk 22-28 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., November 12, 1905

Woodbury & Driscoll, wallpapers, can be seen in the image at 26-28 Washington Street. The Blackstone Savings Bank is on the right side of the image. To the right of Blackstone is the Frazer Shoe Store.

Date: 1905-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215173

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3120

Sidewalk 5-13 Boylston St., west side Washington St., Boston, Mass., November 6, 1904

The Lexington Hotel can be seen just beyond the awning.

Date: 1904-11-06

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215024

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1630

Sidewalk at 22 Boylston St., 645-657 Washington St., west side, Boston, Mass., November 6, 1904

The C.J. Bailey & Company rubber goods store is seen on the corner of the Boylston Building. Washburns Department Store can be seen on Washington Street.

Date: 1904-11-06

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215025

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1640

North side of Boylston Building, Washington St., west side (645-657)

The Continental Clothing House, located in the Boylston Building, is on Boylston Street. Washburn's Department Store is seen at the end of the street facing on to Washington Street.

Date: 1904-11-06

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215026

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1650

Sidewalk north side of Boylston Building, Washington St., west side (645-657), Boston, Mass., November 6, 1904

The Continental Clothing House store windows can be seen with a sign for the Boylston Cafe.

Date: 1904-11-06

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215027

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1660

Sidewalk north side Boylston Building, Washington St. sidewalks, west side, (645-657)

Pedestrians stand in front of the Continental Clothing House store windows that look on to Washington Street.

Date: 1904-11-06

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215028

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1670

North side Boylston Building (649-657 Washington St.)

The C.J. Bailey & Company store advertises rain coats in its window.

Date: 1904-11

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215029

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1680

North side Boylston Building, 649-657 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., November 1904

The C.J. Bailey & Company store advertises rain coats in its window.

Date: 1904-11

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215030

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1690

Washington St. side, Boylston Building, sidewalks, west side, 649-657 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., November 6, 1904

The Continental Clothing House windows face Washington Street on the left side of the image. Across the street on the right side of the image is the Oblast Shoe Company.

Date: 1904-11-06

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215031

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1700

Boylston Building north side, Boston, Mass., November 1904

The north side of the Boylston Building shows the Continental Clothing House and C.J. Bailey & Company. Washburn's Department Store faces on to Washington Street in the distance. Streetcar tracks can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904-11

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215032

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1710

Sidewalk at 330-332 Washington St., sec. 5, Boston, Mass., November 13, 1904

The Old South Meeting House can be seen on the upper left side of the image at the intersection of Milk and Washington Streets. The business on the right side of the image are the Boston Transcript, a railroad ticket office and a stationery shop.

Date: 1904-11-13

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215033

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1720

Sidewalk at 332-338 Washington St., sec. 5, Boston, Mass., November 13, 1904

The Old South Meeting House can be seen on the upper left side of the image at the intersection of Milk and Washington Streets. The businesses on the right side of the image are the Boston Transcript, the Santa Fe Railroad ticket office and the Hobbs & Warren stationery shop. Wardell's restaurant is...

Date: 1904-11-13

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215034

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1730

Sidewalk at 340 Washington St., sec. 5, Boston, Mass., November 13, 1904

The Old South Meeting House can be seen on the upper left side of the image at the intersection of Milk and Washington Streets. The businesses on the right side of the image are the Boston Transcript, the Santa Fe Railroad ticket office and the Hobbs & Warren stationery shop. Wardell's restaurant, a...

Date: 1904-11-13

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215035

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1740

Sidewalk at 340-344 Washington St., Boston, Mass., November 13, 1904

The Old South Meeting House can be seen on the upper left side of the image at the intersection of Milk and Washington Streets. Wardell's restaurant is at 340 Washington and Wright & Ditson's sporting goods store is at 344 Washington Street.

Date: 1904-11-13

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215036

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1750

Sidewalk at 344-348 Washington St., sec.5, Boston, Mass., November 13, 1904

Wright & Ditson's sporting goods store is at 344 Washington Street.

Date: 1904-11-13

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215037

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1760

Sidewalk at 348-350 Washington St., Boston, Mass., November 13, 1904

Torrey, Bright & Capen, fine carpets and oriental rugs, can be seen on the right side of the image at 348 & 350 Washington Street. To the left of Capen is Wright & Ditson's sporting goods store at 344 Washington Street.

Date: 1904-11-13

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215038

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1770