Historic New England

Tenement houses, front exterior, 35-37 East Canton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8492-B

The image shows the front exterior of tenement houses located at 35-37 East Canton Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three-story brick structures with multiple windows, some featuring shutters. Each building has a distinct entrance, accessed by a small set of stairs. There are trees...

Date: 1922

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

GUSN: 375420

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8492-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 35-37 East Canton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8493-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 35-37 East Canton Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows a multi-story brick building with numerous windows, some of which have shutters. In the foreground, there are wooden fences and small structures.

Date: 1922

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

GUSN: 375421

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8493-B

Stores, front exterior, 341-343 E Street, South Boston, Massachusetts, 8494-B

The image shows the front exterior of a set of connected buildings located at 341-343 E Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The central building is marked with a sign reading "L.A. Hakanson," advertising house paints, varnishes, and stains. The structures are wooden and feature multiple floors wi...

Date: 1929-07-02

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

GUSN: 375422

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8494-B

Stores, rear exterior, 341-343 E Street, South Boston, Massachusetts, 8495-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a multi-story building at 341-343 E Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The building features several windows and doors, some of which are open or missing. The ground is littered with debris, including wooden boards and other discarded materials. Adjacent to t...

Date: 1930-05-12

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

GUSN: 375423

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8495-B

Stores, front exterior, 341-343 E Street, South Boston, Massachusetts, 8496-B

The image shows the front exterior of stores at 341-343 E Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. These are multi-story wooden buildings with shutters on the windows. A car is parked on the street in front of the buildings. The sign on one of the storefronts reads "L. A. HÃ¥kansow." Another car with ...

Date: 1930-05-12

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

GUSN: 375424

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8496-B

Unidentified building, roof exterior, 713-715 East Broadway, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8497-B

The image shows the roof exterior of an unidentified building located at 713-715 East Broadway in South Boston, Massachusetts. The roof features multiple chimneys and a small cupola. There are several windows and some structural damage visible. In the foreground, a section of a wall and a parked car...

Date: 1932-10-24

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

GUSN: 375425

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8497-B

St. Augustine School, side exterior, corner of E and 8th Streets, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8499-B

The image depicts the side exterior of St. Augustine School, located at the corner of E and 8th Streets in South Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a multi-story brick building with multiple windows and a fire escape staircase on the side. The foreground contains a fenced area with uneven dirt ground.

Date: 1916-09-22

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

GUSN: 375426

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8499-B

St. Augustine School, side exterior, corner of E and 8th Streets, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8500-B

The image depicts the side exterior of St. Augustine School, located at the corner of E and 8th Streets in South Boston, Massachusetts. A group of children is standing on an exterior staircase that runs up the building's brick facade. The area features a metal fence, a stone border, and a wooden ben...

Date: 1916-09-22

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

GUSN: 375427

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8500-B

St. Augustine School, side exterior, corner of E and 8th Streets, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8501-B

The image depicts the side exterior of St. Augustine School located at the corner of E and 8th Streets in South Boston, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick with multiple rectangular windows and arched windows on the upper floor. There is a metal fire escape attached to the side of the build...

Date: 1916-09-22

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

GUSN: 375428

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8501-B

Unidentified building, exterior after fire, 235-237 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8502-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified building located at 235-237 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. The structure is heavily damaged, with charred wooden beams and exposed brick walls. The interior framework is visible and debris is scattered throughout the scene...

Date: 1916-09-27

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

GUSN: 375429

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8502-B

Unidentified building, interior after fire, 325 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8503-B

The image depicts the interior of an unidentified building at 325 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. The scene shows extensive damage with charred wooden beams, exposed brick walls, and debris strewn across the floor. The roof is partially collapsed, exposing the interior f...

Date: 1916-10-02

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

GUSN: 375430

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8503-B

Unidentified building, interior after fire, 325 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8504-B

The image depicts the interior of an unidentified building at 325 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. The scene shows extensive damage with charred beams, collapsed debris, and brick walls still standing. The roof is partially destroyed and there is significant smoke damage ...

Date: 1916-10-02

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

GUSN: 375431

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8504-B

Unidentified building, interior after fire, 325 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8505-B

The image shows the interior of an unidentified building located at 325 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, after a fire. The scene is filled with debris, including charred wooden beams and structural elements. The walls are brick and substantial damage is visible throughout the space. Th...

Date: 1916-10-02

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

GUSN: 375432

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8505-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 241-245 E Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8506-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 241-245 E Street in South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The brick and wood-paneled structures have rows of windows, some of which are broken. Clothing is hanging on lines strung across the yard. A man in a coat and hat stands with his ...

Date: 1923-01-02

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

GUSN: 375433

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8506-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 249 E Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8507-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a tenement house located at 249 E Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The building features three stories with siding and a mansard roof. Laundry can be seen hanging on a line and there is snow on the ground. To the right, there is a brick building with severa...

Date: 1923-01-02

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

GUSN: 375434

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8507-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, 17 Dupont Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8508-B

The image shows a side exterior view of an unidentified building located at 17 Dupont Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features a two-story structure with siding and several windows, some of which have shutters. The lower part of the structure shows support beams and there ...

Date: 1933-04-10

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

GUSN: 375435

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8508-B

Unidentified buildings, side exterior, 17 Dupont Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8509-B

The image depicts the side exterior of unidentified buildings located at 17 Dupont Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are wooden with multiple stories and visible windows, some of which are boarded up. In front of the buildings, there is a street scene with two young childre...

Date: 1933-04-10

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

GUSN: 375436

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8509-B

House, side exterior, Dorr Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8510-B

The image shows the side exterior of a house on Dorr Street in Roxbury, Boston. The house features wood siding and has a rounded architectural detail near the entrance. A vintage car is parked close to the house and there are trees and foliage in the surrounding area. A sign is affixed to the house ...

Date: 1933-06-08

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

GUSN: 375437

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8510-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 418 Dorchester Avenue, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8511-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified building located at 418 Dorchester Avenue in South Boston, Massachusetts. This two-story structure includes signs for "Gasoline Motor Oils" and theater advertisements, including one for "Broadway" and "Gorilla." A fire hydrant is visible on the s...

Date: 1928-03-07

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

GUSN: 375438

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8511-B

Dock Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 8512-B

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple buildings with various signs, including "S.J. Sands Plumber and Gas Fitter," "L. Trastram Sheet Metal," "Quick Lunch," and "Tea Coffees." Horse-drawn carriages are visible on the streets and pedestrians are walking on the s...

Date: 1923-01-26

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

GUSN: 375439

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8512-B

Dock Square, Faneuil Hall on the right, Boston, Massachusetts, 8513-B

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts, with Faneuil Hall visible on the right. The scene captures a bustling urban area with several buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and early automobiles. Advertising signs, such as for "Classic Soap," are present on the building facades, and there...

Date: 1923-01-26

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

GUSN: 375440

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8513-B

Dock Square, Faneuil Hall on the right, Boston, Massachusetts, 8514-B

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts, with Faneuil Hall visible on the right. The scene includes various buildings with visible advertising signs, early 20th-century automobiles parked along the street, and pedestrians.

Date: 1923-01-26

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

GUSN: 375441

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8514-B

Dock Square, facing Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, 8515-B

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts, facing Faneuil Hall. Faneuil Hall is visible in the background, characterized by its colonial-style architecture and central cupola. The square is surrounded by multi-story commercial buildings displaying various signs and advertisements, inclu...

Date: 1923-01-26

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

GUSN: 375442

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8515-B

Dock Square, facing Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, 8516-B

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts, facing Faneuil Hall. The square is bustling with people and vehicles. Several buildings surround the area, featuring various signs and advertisements, including "Camel," "Coca-Cola," and "Zonite." Faneuil Hall is prominently visible in the back...

Date: 1923-01-26

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

GUSN: 375443

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8516-B

Dock Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 8517-B

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a busy urban area with several multi-story buildings, storefronts, and a visible billboard atop one building. An American flag is flying above one of the buildings and there are a few vehicles on the road.

Date: 1923-01-26

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

GUSN: 375444

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8517-B

Dock Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 8518-B

The image depicts Dock Square in Boston, Massachusetts. It features multi-story brick buildings with various businesses along the street level, such as shops with awnings and signs. The street is visible in the center with a few early 20th-century automobiles.

Date: 1923-01-26

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

GUSN: 375445

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8518-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 130 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8525-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a tenement house located at 130 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are the brick building with several windows and fire escapes, an attached smaller structure with a sloped roof, and a sidewalk with a streetlamp. There are also some wooden fences an...

Date: 1931-12-29

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

GUSN: 375446

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8525-B

Unidentified building, rear exterior, 3-5 Decatur Court, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8526-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of an unidentified building at 3-5 Decatur Court in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has a weathered facade with missing shingles and visible patches. A group of children stands near the building, while two children are leaning against a nearby woo...

Date: 1933-08-10

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

GUSN: 375447

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8526-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8345-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Numerous wooden beams and debris are scattered across the ground, with some large metal beams visible. The background features brick walls and the partial view of nearby buildings.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375298

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8345-B

Collapsed garage, exterior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8346-B

The image shows a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The foreground features fallen beams and structural debris. In the background, a brick building is partially visible, with two figures standing near its entrance.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375299

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8346-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8347-B

The image shows an interior view of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure appears to have fallen inward, with visible wooden beams and debris scattered on the ground. A portion of the roof can be seen on top, with some vegetation present.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375300

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8347-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8348-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene features debris consisting of wooden beams and metal components, with wires hanging loosely and disordered elements scattered on the ground.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375301

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8348-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8349-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Prominently visible are structural components such as beams and bolts, with dirt and debris scattered around the area.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375302

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8349-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8350-B

The image shows the interior of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes visible structural damage and debris, with machinery parts and a partially intact roof. In the background, buildings are visible through the openings of the garage walls.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375303

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8350-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8351-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes broken wooden beams, tangled wires, and scattered debris on the ground, with parts of the structure caved in.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375304

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8351-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8352-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes debris from the collapse, scattered wooden planks, and a brick wall to the right. Structural elements such as beams and a partially visible roof can be seen amidst the disarr...

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375305

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8352-B

Collapsed garage, front and side exterior, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8353-B

The image shows a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front and side exteriors of the brick structure are visible, with significant debris and roped-off areas. A large tree stands prominently in the foreground.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375306

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8353-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8354-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a large pit with exposed soil and debris, crisscrossed by various wooden beams and planks. Several barrels and structural supports are visible in the background.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375307

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8354-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8355-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is severely damaged, with the roof caved in and debris scattered across the floor. A brick wall with structural damage is visible and there are utility poles and bare tree...

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375308

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8355-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8356-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are scattered debris, wooden beams, and a partially exposed dirt surface with rocks. Various objects, including barrels and machinery parts, are present amidst the debris.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375309

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8356-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8357-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are sections of the collapsed structure, including fallen beams, debris and a layer of earth.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375310

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8357-B

Unidentified building, exterior view, 66 Moulton Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8359-B

The image depicts the exterior of an unidentified, partially collapsed building at 66 Moulton Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is visibly dilapidated, with exposed framework and missing walls. Debris is scattered around the foundation.

Date: 1933-09-18

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

GUSN: 375311

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8359-B

Unidentified building, exterior view, 66 Moulton Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8360-B

The image shows an exterior view of an unidentified, multi-story building located at 66 Moulton Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is partially deconstructed or in a state of disrepair, with exposed wooden framework and missing sections of its exterior walls. Bricks and debris ...

Date: 1933-09-18

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

GUSN: 375312

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8360-B

Houses, rear exterior, 117-119 Morton Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8361-B

The image shows the rear exteriors of two houses located at 117-119 Morton Street in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The left house is larger with multiple chimneys, windows, and an extension on the back. The right house is dilapidated, with visible wear on the siding and several windows missin...

Date: 1929-08-07

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

GUSN: 375313

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8361-B

House, rear exterior, 117 Morton Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8363-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a two-story house located at 117 Morton Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house features a wooden facade with several windows on both floors, some of which are open or missing glass. The area is surrounded by grass with a few plants near the struct...

Date: 1929-08-07

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

GUSN: 375314

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8363-B

House, rear exterior, 119 Morton Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8364-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a two-story house located at 119 Morton Street in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house features wooden siding and multiple windows, with a small porch on the side. In the foreground, there is a grassy yard with scattered leaves, and a fence runs along t...

Date: 1929-08-07

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

GUSN: 375315

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8364-B

House, front exterior, 7 Millmont Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8370-B

The image shows the front exterior of a house located at 7 Millmont Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house features a prominent porch with columns and a second story with several windows. It is surrounded by trees and vegetation. A small cupola is visible on the roof.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375316

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8370-B

House, view of roof, 7 Millmont Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8371-B

The image shows the roof of a multi-story house located at 7 Millmont Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The roof is damaged, with visible debris and an exposed interior. A large tree is seen on the right side of the house and a section of the surrounding neighborhood can be seen in the backgro...

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375317

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8371-B

Apartments above stores, front exterior, 138 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8372-B

The image shows the front exterior of a multi-story building located at 138 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has several floors of residential apartments above ground-floor storefronts. Visible features include a fire escape running down the facade and various shop signs and disp...

Date: 1917-03-13

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

GUSN: 375318

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8372-B

Storefronts, front exterior, 37-41 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8376-B

The image displays the front exterior of storefronts located at 37-41 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts. A prominent brick building is visible, housing businesses such as a restaurant and a tailoring shop. Signs advertise "First Class Rooms" and identify the building as part of the "Merrimac Ho...

Date: 1928-04-03

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

GUSN: 375319

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8376-B

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