Historic New England

Sidewalk 343 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The second awning from the left reads "Willson & Charlton."

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214943

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0820

Sidewalk 365-367 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

Storefronts can be seen along Washington Street.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214944

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0830

Temple Pl. side of Houston's Store (405-481 Washington St.)

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904-11-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214945

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0840

Music Hall Arcade (413 Washington St.)

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214946

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0850

Sidewalk corner Washington and Bromfield Streets., south side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The building on the corner is the Jewelers Building. The Boston Tailoring Company is at 371 Washington Street at the intersection with Bromfield Street. Collins & Fairbanks Company, clothing store, is to the left at 383 Washington Street.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214947

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0860

Sidewalk at Gilchrist and Co's Store (417-425 Washington St.)

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214948

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0870

Sidewalk 427 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Old South Meeting House can be seen in the distance on the right side of Washington Street.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214949

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0880

Sidewalk 443 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Gunaris confectionery chocolates shop is on the ground level at 443 Washington on the left side of the image. The Park Street subway station entrance is in the distance on the right side of the image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214950

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0890

Sidewalk at south end of Jordan Marsh & Co's Store, 450-472 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

Two women stand next to the Jordan Marsh building on Washington Street. On the opposite side of the street is a sign for "Clothing on Credit." Below the sign are awnings which read "Filene's."

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214951

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0900

Jordan's Store, Avon and Washington Sts. (450-472 Washington St.)

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214952

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0910

Sidewalk at Ditson Building, 451 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Oliver Ditson Company published music in Boston, New York and Philadelphia. Text on the awning reads "Filene's." Beyond Filene's is a sign reading "People's Credit Co."

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214953

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0920

Sidewalk at Filene's Store, 453-463 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Women's gowns are displayed in Filene's windows on Washington Street.

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214954

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0930

Sidewalk at Houston's Store, 465-481 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston store carried dry goods. The Filene's awning can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214955

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0940

Sidewalk at 467 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The sidewalk in front of Filene's is seen with other commercial buildings on Washington Street.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214956

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0950

Sidewalk at Houston's Store, 477 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston store carried dry goods. The Filene's awning can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214957

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0960

Sidewalk at Tuttle's Shoe Store, corner Winter and Washington Sts., Boston, Mass., October 1904

Streetcar tracks can be seen on Washington Street in the image.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214958

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0970

Sidewalk corner Washington Street and Temple Place, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston dry goods store can be seen at the intersection of Washington Street and Temple Place. A sign above the store name reads "The busiest corner on Boston's busiest street." The "Clothing on credit" sign and Filene's awning is just beyond the Houston building.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214959

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0980

Sidewalk northwest corner Washington Street and Temple Place, 477 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston dry goods store can be seen at the intersection of Washington Street and Temple Place. The "Clothing on credit" sign and Filene's awning is just beyond the Houston building.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214960

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0990

Sidewalk at J.A. Houston's Store, 477 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston store carried dry goods. The Filene's awning can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214961

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1000

Sidewalk at Houston's Store, 465-481 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston store carried dry goods. The Filene's awning can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214962

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1010

Sidewalk south side Temple Place, 485 Washington Street and 67 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., October 1904

A hair goods store can be seen at the intersection corner.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214963

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1020

Sidewalk at Filene's Store, 497 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Filene display windows are partially obscured by the shade from the awnings.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214964

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1030

Sidewalk at Filene's Store, 497 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

A neighboring business and awning shaded sidewalk are seen in this image outside Filene's on Washington Street.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214965

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1040

525-531 Washington St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214966

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1050

Sidewalk #646 Washington St., east side sec.2, Boston, Mass., October 1904

Construction equipment for the subway stands next to the sidewalk. The awning for Brigham's Hotel and Restaurant can be seen in the image. Streetcar tracks can be seen on the left side of the image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214967

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1060

Sidewalk at 615 Washington Street, west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Pitts-Kimball Company department store can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214968

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1070

Sidewalk no.646 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

Construction work for the subway is next to the sidewalk. To the right of the clock is the storefront for John H. Pray & Sons, a rug and carpet dealer. The awning for Brigham's Hotel and Restaurant can be seen.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214969

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1080

642-644 Washington St., east side, sec.2

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214970

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1090

Sidewalk at Lyceum Theatre, 665 Washington St., west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Lyceum Theatre can be seen next to Chamberlain Hats on Washington Street.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214971

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1100

Sidewalk from Lyceum Theatre, south, 665 Washington St. west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The United Cigar Store is next to the Lyceum Theatre in this image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214972

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1110

Sidewalk, south Washington St., east side, sec.1, 660 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214973

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1120

Cracks in iron threshold of doorway #89 Union St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1906-05-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215226

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3650

Uneven sidewalk 98-102 Union Street, Boston, Mass., May 27, 1906

John Briggs & Company, paints, can be seen in the image.

Date: 1906-05-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215227

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3660

Sidewalk 114-116 Union St., sidewalk very uneven and settled at building line, Boston, Mass., May 27, 1906

The sidewalk in front of a restaurant is seen in the image.

Date: 1906-05-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215228

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3670

Poor brickwork around catch-basin #75 Canal St., Wash. St. sidewalks w. side

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1906-05-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215229

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3680

Sidewalk #75 Canal St., bad brickwork at catch basin, Wash. St. sidewalks, w. side

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1906-05-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215230

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3690

Sidewalk 17-19 Haverhill St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1906-05-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215231

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3700

Sidewalk 29 Haverhill St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1906-05-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215232

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3710

Sidewalk #29 Washington St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1906-05-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215233

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3720

Cracked sill of doorway #114 Washington St., sec.8

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1906-05-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215234

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3730

Sidewalk at Relief Station, Haymarket Square, Boston, Mass.

The front entrance of the Relief Station can be seen with the William Leavens furniture factory on the other side of Canal Street.

Date: 1906-10-14

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215235

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3740

Sidewalk at Haverhill St. side of Relief St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1906-10-14

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215236

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3750

Relief Station sidewalk, Boston, Mass.

Children stand next to the front entrance of the Relief Station.

Date: 1906-10-14

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215237

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3760

Sidewalk at Relief Station, sidewalks, west side, Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

The Relief Station is on the right side with commercial buildings on the left side of the image. Haymarket Square Station can be seen in the distance.

Date: 1906-10-14

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215238

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3770

Rear of Relief Station

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1906-10-14

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215239

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3780

Sidewalk at Relief Station, sidewalks, w. side, Washington St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1906-10-14

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215240

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3790

Building corner Washington and Essex Streets, Boston, Mass., October 18, 1906

A.A. Lawrence & Company is an importer of human hair at 630 Washington above the Pierson drugstore. The Washburn Department Store is on the right side of the image.

Date: 1906-10-18

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 215241

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.3800