Historic New England

Pile of barrels, Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 8284-B

The image shows a collection of barrels scattered on the ground on Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. In the background, there is a long wooden building, and a fence runs alongside the barrels.

Date: 1920-05-18

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

GUSN: 375242

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8284-B

Barn (old ice house), exterior, Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 8285-B

The image shows the exterior of a barn that was previously an ice house located on Long Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. The structure is wooden, with a large open door and a sloped roof. Some hay or debris is visible in the foreground.

Date: 1920-05-18

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

GUSN: 375243

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8285-B

Cellar laundry room, interior view, Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 8286-B

The image shows an interior view of a cellar laundry room located on Long Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. The room contains various items such as a wooden barrel, baskets, and a pile of cloth or laundry. Several pipes run along the ceiling, and hats are stacked on a stand or surface to the r...

Date: 1920-06-15

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

GUSN: 375244

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8286-B

Cellar laundry room, interior view, Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 8287-B

The image shows an interior view of a cellar laundry room located on Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. The room contains a table with various items, including cloths and containers. Windows are visible at the far end and there are pipes running along the ceiling. Brick walls and laundry-rel...

Date: 1920-06-15

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

GUSN: 375245

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8287-B

Cellar laundry room, interior view, Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 8288-B

The image shows an interior view of a cellar laundry room located on Long Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. Visible elements include a clothesline with a cloth hanging, a sink with pipes along the wall, and windows that allow natural light to enter. There is a table with various items, includi...

Date: 1920-06-15

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

GUSN: 375246

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8288-B

Cellar laundry room, interior view, Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 8289-B

The image shows an interior view of a cellar laundry room located on Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. A brick column is visible in the foreground with clothing hanging from a hook. Various pipes run along the ceiling. In the background are crates, clothing, and other items, along with a sm...

Date: 1920-06-15

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

GUSN: 375247

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8289-B

Cellar laundry room, interior view, Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 8290-B

The image shows an interior view of a cellar laundry room on Long Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. The room features exposed pipes on the ceiling, a white-painted brick column, and various wooden crates filled with linens. There is also a barrel and scattered household items in the space.

Date: 1920-06-15

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

GUSN: 375248

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8290-B

Tenement houses, 29 New Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8291-B

The image shows a view of tenement houses located at 29 New Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story structures with visible damage, such as broken windows. The area surrounding the buildings is littered with debris and there is a utility pole in the foreground. The exteri...

Date: 1930-10-23

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

GUSN: 375249

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8291-B

Unidentified building, London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8292-B

The image shows a brick building located on London Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is in a state of disrepair, with visible cracks in the brickwork. Reinforcement beams are bracing the building and there is debris near the steps leading to the entrance.

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375250

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8292-B

Apartment building, London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8293-B

The image shows an apartment building on London Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. It features a multi-story brick structure with boarded-up windows and metal fire escape staircases. In the foreground, there is a construction area with dirt piles and wooden planks. A wooden structure is visible o...

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375251

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8293-B

Tenement houses, 76-80 London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8294-B

The image shows a row of three-story tenement houses located at 76-80 London Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings have boarded-up windows and doors and there is wooden scaffolding or fencing in front of them. A pile of dirt or sand can be seen on the ground in front of the structures.

Date: 1931-10-19

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

GUSN: 375252

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8294-B

Tenement houses, 76-84 London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8295-B

The image depicts a row of tenement houses located at 76-84 London Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are brick structures with multiple windows, some of which are boarded up. Two cars are visible on the street, with construction materials and debris present on the sidewalk and stre...

Date: 1931-10-19

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

GUSN: 375253

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8295-B

Unidentified buildings, London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8296-B

The image shows a demolition or excavation site beneath unidentified buildings on London Street in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The site includes piles of stones and debris, wooden beams, and a partially visible trench filled with water.

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375254

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8296-B

Unidentified building, interior view, 76 London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8297-B

The image depicts the interior view of an unidentified building located at 76 London Street, East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows structural elements such as wooden beams and supports, with some debris and rocks visible on the ground.

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375255

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8297-B

Unidentified building, London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8298-B

The image shows the underside of an unidentified building on London Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. There is visible construction work, with beams supporting the structure above and a trench below. The area is part of a foundation or excavation site, with soil and large stones visible.

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375256

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8298-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, 76 London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8300-B

The image shows the side exterior of an unidentified building located at 76 London Street, East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene captures a narrow gap between two structures, with visible boarded-up windows on the brick building to the right. A wooden plank pathway bridges over construction material...

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375257

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8300-B

Unidentified building, exterior, London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8301-B

The image depicts the exterior of an unidentified building located on London Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows a demolition or excavation site with trenches filled with water, rubble, and building materials. In the background, structural elements such as beams and parts of the bu...

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375258

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8301-B

Tenement houses, corner exterior, London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8302-B

The image shows the exterior of tenement houses located at the corner of London Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The brick buildings have boarded-up windows and there is visible structural support in the form of wooden beams bracing the building. A wooden fence is partially visible and debris i...

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375259

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8302-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 82-84 London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8303-B

The image shows the front exteriors of two brick tenement houses located at 82-84 London Street, East Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings have boarded-up windows and doors. In front of the buildings, there are piles of wooden beams and construction materials. A sign on the structure reads, "No tres...

Date: 1931-10-19

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

GUSN: 375260

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8303-B

Unidentified building, interior, London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8304-B

The image shows the interior of an unidentified building located on London Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene features a series of wooden beams and structural elements with rough stone or uneven surfaces visible below.

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375261

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8304-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8305-B

The image depicts a side view of an unidentified building on London Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The exterior wall is made of brick and there is visible damage on the lower section, including a hole with wooden and brick debris. Wooden beams are positioned in front of the wall acting as bra...

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375262

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8305-B

Buildings at the corner of New Street and Summer Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8306-B

The image depicts a series of multi-story brick and wooden buildings at the corner of New Street and Summer Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings feature multiple windows and some storefronts on the ground level. There are several parked cars along the sidewalk and a utility pole with ...

Date: 1936-10-23

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

GUSN: 375263

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8306-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 29-31 New Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8307-B

The image shows the front exteriors of tenement houses located at 29-31 New Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are aligned along a cobblestone street and feature multiple windows with shutters and visible entries. The architectural style includes wood paneling and a portico with dec...

Date: 1936-10-23

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

GUSN: 375264

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8307-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 7-9 New Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8308-B

The image depicts the front exterior of tenement houses located at 7-9 New Street, East Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story with numerous windows, many of which are broken. Two individuals stand on the cobblestone street in front of the tenements, one to the far left and the other n...

Date: 1930-10-23

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

GUSN: 375265

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8308-B

Houses, front exterior, Linden Street, Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, 8309-B

The image shows the front exteriors of houses on Linden Street in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts. A wooden multi-story house is prominently visible with stairs leading to the entrance. Nearby are additional buildings, including a house with a porch. A visible fire hydrant and utility poles are pre...

Date: 1924-02-11

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

GUSN: 375266

Ref. Code: PC016.001.008.8309-B

House, front exterior, Linden Street, Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, 8310-B

The image shows a front exterior view of a house on Linden Street in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts. The house is a multi-story structure with several windows, one of which has laundry hanging outside. A street lamp is visible in front of the house. In the foreground, there are children with a sle...

Date: 1924-02-11

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

GUSN: 375267

Ref. Code: PC016.001.008.8310-B

House, rear exterior, 125 Linden Park Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8311-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a house located at 125 Linden Park Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. It features an old wooden structure with visible signs of wear, including a damaged roof. There are multiple windows, climbing plants, and a notice posted on the wall. Various wooden board...

Date: 1924-08-19

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

GUSN: 375268

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8311-B

Tenement house, front exterior, 49 Lexington Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8312-B

The image shows the front exterior of a three-story tenement house located at 49 Lexington Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has a rectangular structure with multiple windows, some of which are broken. A tree is visible to the right and a fence is on the left side of the pro...

Date: 1924-10-25

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

GUSN: 375269

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8312-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 49 Lexington Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8313-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a tenement house located at 49 Lexington Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a multi-story wooden structure with visible windows and a small staircase leading to a rear entrance. The surrounding area includes a bare, fenced yard with som...

Date: 1929-10-25

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

GUSN: 375270

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8313-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, corner of Brighton and Leverett Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, 8314-B

The image depicts the side exterior of an unidentified, partially demolished building at the corner of Brighton and Leverett Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure shows exposed interiors and wooden supports, with upper floors visibly damaged. A truck and other buildings are visible in the ...

Date: 1933-07-07

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

GUSN: 375271

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8314-B

Boulevard Tire and Battery Co., rear and side exterior, 157 Leverett Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8318-B

The image shows the rear and side exterior of the Boulevard Tire and Battery Co. building located at 157 Leverett Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is partially demolished and in disrepair, with debris on the ground and exposed interior structures. Numerous posters and signs are attached...

Date: 1933-07-07

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

GUSN: 375272

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8318-B

Codman house, interior view of billiard room, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-586

The image shows the interior view of the billiard room at Codman House in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A large billiard table occupies the center of the room, with a decorative chandelier hanging above it. The room features a fireplace adorned with various objects, including framed artwork above the mant...

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374841

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-586

Exterior view of the Codman house, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-587

The image shows the exterior view of the Codman House in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The house is a large, multi-story structure with numerous windows and is partially obscured by tall trees. A grassy lawn extends in front of the house and there is a small group of people sitting under one of the trees.

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374842

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-587

Codman house, interior view of unidentified room, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-588

The image shows the interior of an unidentified room in the Codman House, Lincoln, Massachusetts. The room is furnished with several upholstered chairs and a sofa, all with patterned fabrics. There are ornate carpets on the floor and a variety of decorative items, including lamps, vases, and framed ...

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374843

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-588

View of the grounds of the Codman Estate, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-589

The image shows the expansive, landscaped grounds of the Codman Estate in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The scene features a variety of large trees and open grassy areas, with gently rolling hills in the background.

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374844

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-589

"Hallowe'en Greeting"

Illustration of a witch surrounded by pumpkins and a black cat, holding the tail of a mouse. Text reads, "Hallowe'en Greeting, A bat and a cat, green-eyed pumpkins, too, A nice crawly mouse and best wishes for YOU."

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374861

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.013

Donut-shaped greeting card, "For a fair fortune the fates we quote"

Donut-shaped greeting card. Tecxt inside reads: For a fair fortune the fates we quote, "The position of a candle carefully note, with eyes blindfolded you'll be turned thrice about, then try your hardest to blow the candle out."

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374862

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.014

"Tu-wit tu-wit tu-woo, We're wise little owls, we two"

Illustration of two owls perched on a crescent moon. Text reads, "Tu-wit tu-wit tu-woo, We're wise little owls, we two. In the moon's bright beam, This Hallowe'en, We hoot a greeting to you."

Date: 1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374863

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.015

"Hallowe'en Greetings"

Illustration of hanging harvest baskets, including the head of a black cat, a jack-o-lantern, and candles. Text reads, "Hallowe'en Greetings, This is the night o' Hallowe'en When the witchie might be seen Some o' them black, some o' them green, Some o' them like a turkey bean."

Date: circa 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374865

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.016

"A Merry Hallowe'en"

Illustration of a black cat standing on a fence with the moon behind it. Text reads, "A Merry Hallowe'en."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374867

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.017

"May your Hallow-E'en pumpkin be like Cinderella's coach and four!"

Illustration of a young girl standing next to a black cat driving a pumpkin coach drawn by four mice. Text reads, "May your Hallow-E'en pumpkin be like Cinderella's coach and four!"

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374868

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.018

"Hallowe'en Greetings"

Illustration of two jack-o-lanterns next to two blown-out candles. Text reads, "Hallowe'en Greetings, In the candle's mellow glow, Where the shadows come and go, Hope that you will think of me-- At your side I'd like to be."

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374869

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.019

"Hallowe'en"

Illustration of two young children peeking over a cottage fence, which is lined with smiling jack-o-lanterns. Text reads, "Hallowe'en."

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374870

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.020

"Greetings for Hallowe'en"

Pixelated illustration of a witch stirring a cauldron. Text reads, "Greetings for Hallowe'en."

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374871

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.021

"You auto have a happy Hallowe'en"

Illustration of a figure with a jack-o-lantern head driving an automobile; the front fender is bedecked with two jack-o-lanterns and the date "OCT 31." Text reads, "You auto have a happy Hallowe'en."

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374872

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.022

"Hallowe'en"

Illustration of a devil and a jack-o-lantern figure playing tug-of-war with a Christmas cracker in the light of a candle. Text reads, "Hallowe'en."

Date: 1907

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374873

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.023

"A Merry Hallowe'en"

Illustration of a young girl in a white nightgown carrying a candle; behind her is a smiling jack-o-lantern. Text reads, "A Merry Hallowe'en."

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374874

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.024

"Hallowe'en Greetings"

A male sprite with winges lighting a jack-o-lantern in the moonlight. Text reads,"Hallowe'en Greetings, May your face light up when you see this card With thoughts of long ago When the witches held forth in our front yard And didn't dare pass the old ghost guard Pacing to and fro."

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374875

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.025

Porter Paints Current Decorator Colors Interior, Flat, Suede and Eggshell Finishes, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

This Porter Paint Co. sample booklet provides 80 color samples in flat, suede and eggshell finishes from their "Current Decorator Colors Interior" collection. It also advertises a variety of information such as their services, information on color-styling home interiors, methods of application, and ...

Date: circa 1960-1970, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374879

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.156

"A Joyous Hallowe'en"

Illustration of two young children peeking over a cottage fence, which is lined with smiling jack-o-lanterns. Text reads, "A Joyous Hallowe'en"

Date: circa 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374876

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.026

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