Historic New England

Failing retaining wall, exterior, 204-212 Washington Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8002-B

The image shows the exterior of a failing retaining wall at 204-212 Washington Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. Debris from the wall, including bricks and wooden structures, is visible in the foreground. The slope behind the wall is exposed and a fence is situated at the top of the slope.

Date: 1920-04-06

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

GUSN: 374992

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8002-B

Failing retaining wall, rear exterior, 204-212 Washington Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8003-B

The image shows the rear exterior of buildings located at 204-212 Washington Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a failing retaining wall with a significant amount of rubble and debris piled up against the back of a brick building. Several other structures can be seen in the...

Date: 1920-04-06

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

GUSN: 374993

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8003-B

Stores, front exterior, Washington Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8004-B

The image shows the front exterior of a row of stores on Washington Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The brick storefronts feature large windows with displays, and signage on one of the windows advertises "Union Cigars - Hand Made" by M.K. Russell. There are some trees and house rooftops vi...

Date: 1920-04-06

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

GUSN: 374994

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8004-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 119 West Ninth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8005-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a three-story tenement house located at 119 West Ninth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure has multiple windows on each floor and wooden siding. The ground level includes a makeshift entrance and the surrounding area is unkempt with some debris. A ...

Date: 1930-09-24

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

GUSN: 374995

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8005-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 116-118 West Ninth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8006-B

The image shows the front exterior of two tenement houses located at 116-118 West Ninth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings have two stories with a centrally located door and windows on either side. The siding is made of horizontal wood panels and there is a utility pole visible on ...

Date: 1931-04-10

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

GUSN: 374996

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8006-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 116-118 West Ninth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8007-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 116-118 West Ninth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings have wooden siding with parts of the structure, such as the foundation, visible. The area between the buildings is narrow and there are some visible signs of wear a...

Date: 1931-04-10

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

GUSN: 374997

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8007-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 116 West Ninth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8008-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a three-story tenement house located at 116 West Ninth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The building features multiple windows, some of which are without panes or coverings. The surrounding area includes bare trees and the ground is scattered with debris. T...

Date: 1931-04-10

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

GUSN: 374998

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8008-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 118 West Ninth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8009-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of a tenement house located at 118 West Ninth Street in South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The house has two stories with boarded-up windows and a mix of wood and stone on the facade. The ground in front of the house is littered with debris and a neighboring bui...

Date: 1931-04-10

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

GUSN: 374999

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8009-B

Appartments, front exterior, 84-88 Westminster Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8010-B

The image shows the front exterior of apartments located at 84-88 Westminster Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are made of brick with multiple stories, featuring various windows and decorative rooftops. There are people visible on the stoop and sidewalk including children near...

Date: 1927-05-11

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

GUSN: 375000

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8010-B

P. T. Hackett, Boarding, Baiting, 323-335 West Fourth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8014-B

The image shows a wooden store located at 323-335 West Fourth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. It features a sign reading "P. T. Hackett" with the words "Boarding" and "Baiting" on either side. The building has multiple windows, some of which are damaged or broken, and there is a large entranc...

Date: 1931-07-29

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

GUSN: 375001

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8014-B

Tenement house, exterior, 256 West Fourth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8015-B

The image depicts the exterior of a tenement house located at 256 West Fourth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The building is in disrepair with missing or exposed siding, broken windows, and boarded-up sections. There is a sign posted on the door and the surrounding area includes dirt and sca...

Date: 1930-03-31

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

GUSN: 375002

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8015-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 219-221 West Fourth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8016-B

The image shows the rear exterior of two wooden tenement houses located at 219-221 West Fourth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The structures exhibit multiple windows, some with shutters, and a small, enclosed extension at the back entrance. The area between the houses has a paved ground with d...

Date: 1930-07-16

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

GUSN: 375003

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8016-B

Building, exterior, 210 West First Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8017-B

The image shows the exterior of a building located at 210 West First Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure has a slanted roof with a skylight and weathered wooden siding. Two children are standing on the sidewalk in front of the building and a fire alarm box is visible on the street c...

Date: 1928-06-15

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

GUSN: 375004

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8017-B

Building, exterior, 210 West First Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8018-B

The image shows the exterior of a building located at 210 West First Street in South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a wooden building with a gabled roof. Surrounding the building are cobblestone streets and visible railroad tracks curving around the corner. In the background, there ...

Date: 1928-06-15

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

GUSN: 375005

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8018-B

House, rear exterior, 60 West Fifth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8019-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a house located at 60 West Fifth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is two stories, featuring wooden siding and a sloped roof with a chimney. There are multiple windows visible on the upper floor and an attached structure at the rear. The ground i...

Date: 1930-05-12

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

GUSN: 375006

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8019-B

Building, rear exterior, 185 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8020-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a building located at 185 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story wooden building with visible peeled paint and an open upper story revealing a ladder. Debris is scattered around and a sign is affixed to one of the doors.

Date: 1929-06-26

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

GUSN: 375007

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8020-B

Apartment building, exterior, 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8023-B

The image shows the exterior of a three-story apartment building located at 127 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is covered in shingle siding and features multiple windows on each level. A small balcony with a railing is visible on the second floor and a set of stairs...

Date: 1931-11-06

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

GUSN: 375008

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8023-B

Apartment building, exterior, 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8024-B

The image shows the exterior of an apartment building located at 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a three-story building with multiple empty window frames and some visible damage at the base. Rubble and debris are scattered in the foreground and neighboring house...

Date: 1931-11-13

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

GUSN: 375009

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8024-B

Apartment building, exterior, 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8025-B

The image depicts the exterior of a three-story wooden apartment building located at 127 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is visible against a cloudy sky and features several windows on each floor. In front of the house, there is a stack of large sacks or bags ...

Date: 1931-11-06

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

GUSN: 375010

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8025-B

Apartment building, exterior, 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8026-B

The image shows the exterior of a three-story apartment building located at 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The building has a deteriorated appearance with broken windows and visible wear on its wooden siding. A small porch with steps leads to the front entrance. The surrounding...

Date: 1931-11-13

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

GUSN: 375011

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8026-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 129 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8028-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a wooden tenement house located at 129 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. There are multiple levels visible and children are gathered near the left side of the building. A porch or balcony is apparent on the building to the left. The ground is uneve...

Date: 1931-10-23

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

GUSN: 375012

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8028-B

Apartment building, front exterior, 129 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8029-B

The image depicts the front exterior of a row of apartment buildings at 129 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The building on the corner is partially demolished, revealing staircases within. A child is standing on the sidewalk in the foreground and trees are visible in the backgroun...

Date: 1929-06-26

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

GUSN: 375013

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8029-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 120-124 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8030-B

The image shows the rear exteriors of three adjacent tenement houses located at 120, 122, and 124 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story with clapboard siding and some windows are boarded up. The ground in the foreground is bare and a partial view of a fence...

Date: 1931-10-09

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

GUSN: 375014

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8030-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 120-124 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8031-B

The image shows the front exterior view of three connected tenement houses located at 120, 122, and 124 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three stories high with boarded-up windows and doors. A wooden cart wheel is visible leaning against the side of the building o...

Date: 1931-10-09

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

GUSN: 375015

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8031-B

Apartment buildings, front exterior, 109-121 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8032-B

The image depicts the front exteriors of apartment buildings located at 109-121 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The street features several multi-story wooden buildings with prominent entrance doors and shuttered windows. A few children are visible in the foreground and a ...

Date: 1928-08-15

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

GUSN: 375016

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8032-B

Apartment buildings, front exterior, 117-121 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8033-B

The image shows the front exterior of three connected apartment buildings located at 117-121 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three stories tall, with a uniform row of windows on each level. A group of children is standing on the sidewalk in front of the houses. The...

Date: 1928-08-15

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

GUSN: 375017

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8033-B

Tenement house, front exterior, 113 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8034-B

The image shows the front exterior of a multi-story tenement house located at 113 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features numerous windows, some of which have damage. A slanted wooden fence runs alongside an overgrown grassy area in the foreground.

Date: 1928-08-15

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

GUSN: 375018

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8034-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 109-115 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8035-B

The image shows the front exterior of tenement houses located at 109-115 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three stories high, with multiple windows, some of which are broken. A group of children stands in front of the houses, and a "For Sale" sign is visib...

Date: 1928-08-15

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

GUSN: 375019

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8035-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 109-111 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8036-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 109-111 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The multi-story buildings feature numerous windows, some with shutters. The area in front of the houses is overgrown with plants and vegetation.

Date: 1925-08-15

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

GUSN: 375020

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8036-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 115 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8037-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a multi-story tenement house located at 115 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features numerous windows arranged in a grid pattern across three floors, with some of the windows missing panes or glass. In front of the building, there i...

Date: 1928-08-15

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

GUSN: 375021

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8037-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 117 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8038-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a multi-story tenement house located at 117 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features several windows with shutters, some of which are missing or open. In the foreground, there is a fenced area with a pile of debris, including wood...

Date: 1928-08-15

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

GUSN: 375022

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8038-B

Copybook belonging to Elizabeth M. Saunders, Gloucester Academy, June 10, 1799

Second of two parts of a copybook of Elizabeth M. Saunders, Gloucester Academy, dated June 10, 1799. This section continues with Punctuation Rules 22-33 followed by Semicolon Rules 1-4 and rules for using periods, question and exclamation marks, parentheses and so on. The writer ends with a paragrap...

Date: June 10, 1799

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375898

Ref. Code: MS003.005b

The fairy grotto and fantoccini waltz

Cover depicts a fairy grotto. Fairies drift down a river on boats that are leaves. "Respecfully dedicated to H. Hannington, Esq."

Date: 1840

Collection: Barrett family papers

GUSN: 375908

Ref. Code: MS007.01.47.10

Four people on pond shoreline, CH322-B

The image shows four people standing along the shoreline of a pond. The area is surrounded by tall, leafless trees. The water in the pond reflects the surrounding and the figures near the shore.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376013

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH322-B

Men and women posed while sitting in front of unidentified house, CH323-B

The image depicts a group of men and women posing in front of an unidentified house. The group is seated and standing on a lawn, with some sitting on chairs and one woman holding an umbrella. The background consists of a wooden house with window shutters and ivy climbing up a lattice fence. A boy li...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376014

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH323-B

Two women in a wooded cemetery, CH324-B

The image depicts two women walking on a path in a wooded cemetery. Numerous headstones are visible throughout the area, surrounded by tall trees and scattered foliage.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376015

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH324-B

Wooded cemetery, CH325-B

The image shows a cemetery located in a wooded area. There are several gravestones of varying shapes and sizes, with some appearing as upright slabs and others as smaller monuments.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376016

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH325-B

Unidentified building by a river, CH326-B

The image depicts an unidentified building situated near a river. The scene is heavily snow-covered, with bare trees surrounding the area. The building has a pitched roof topped with snow, and a small chimney is visible. The river is partially obscured by the foreground trees.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376017

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH326-B

Unidentified house with women on the porch and in the window, CH327-B

The image depicts a house partially obscured by trees, with a porch extending across the front. Two women are visible on the porch and another woman can be seen through a window above. The house features decorative columns and shutters.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376018

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH327-B

Woman and girl sitting on a bench outdoors, CH328-B

The image shows a woman and a girl sitting on a bench outdoors. The woman is dressed in a shawl and a long dress, while the girl is wearing a patterned dress and a hat adorned with flowers. They are surrounded by trees and grass, with a wall and building visible in the background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376019

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH328-B

Woman on the porch of an unidentified house, CH329-B

A woman stands on the porch of an unidentified house. The porch is adorned with lush plants and ornate woodwork. A shrub and pathway are visible in the foreground.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376020

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH329-B

Exterior view of unidentified house, CH330-B

The image depicts an exterior view of an unidentified house. The house is partially obscured by a large tree with bare branches in the foreground. The surroundings consist of additional trees and nearby buildings in the background. The area in front of the house shows some fencing and scattered mate...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376021

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH330-B

Peleg Whitman Chandler tomb, Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, CH331-B

The image shows the tomb of Peleg Whitman Chandler in Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. It is a substantial, rectangular monument with the name "Peleg Whitman Chandler" prominently engraved on the front. The tomb is surrounded by trees with bare branches and is set on a ...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376022

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH331-B

Peleg Whitman Chandler tomb, Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, CH332-B

The image shows the Peleg Whitman Chandler tomb located in Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a large tomb structure amidst a grassy area surrounded by trees, with smaller headstones visible nearby. Flags are placed near the tomb, and the area is shaded...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376023

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH332-B

Spider web in grass, CH179-A

The image shows a spider web situated on a patch of grass. The web has a textured surface and is lighter than the surrounding grass, standing out against the darker background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376024

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH179-A

Field of flowers, CH180-A

The image depicts a field of flowers, featuring numerous daisy-like blooms clustered closely together. The flowers have prominent petals and dark centers, with stems and foliage visible beneath them.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376025

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH180-A

Dog with puppies, CH181-A

The image depicts a dog with several puppies gathered closely together. The adult dog is standing, while the puppies are either seated or partially hidden under it. To the left, a person's legs are visible, clad in boots. A wooden crate is visible in the background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376026

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH181-A

Stream in the woods, CH182-A

The image depicts a stream flowing through a wooded area, surrounded by rocks and foliage. Water cascades over the rocks, forming a small waterfall.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376027

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH182-A

Mushrooms in the grass, CH183-A

The image shows several mushrooms in a grassy area. There are four visible mushrooms; two with their caps facing up, revealing the textured undersides, while the other two are shown at different angles.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376028

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH183-A

Boats along the shoreline, house in the distance, CH333-B

The image depicts several boats along a calm shoreline. In the distance, a house is visible on the left, set against a backdrop of trees and an open field. Rocks line the foreground along the waterâs edge.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376029

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH333-B

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