Historic New England

Boylston Street, sec.5 west of Park Square, Boston, Mass.

Work on the subway line can be seen at the intersection of Boylston and Charles Streets. The steeple of Arlington Street Church can be seen on the right with the steeple of the Old South Church further down.

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218102

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0010

Break in Brookline gas pipe in Eliot St. just west of Tremont

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1897-05-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218103

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0020

Building #5 Chauncy Street, showing Apollo Chocolates and Thomas A. Brook Co. tailors, street-level view, Boston, Mass.

Thomas A. Brook Co., tailors, is above the Apollo Chocolates store. A Gridley Lunch Co. truck is on the left side of the image. Streetcar tracks can be seen in the image.

Date: 1913-07-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218104

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0030

Building #5 Chauncy Street, showing Apollo Chocolates, Boston, Mass.

Thomas A. Brook Co., tailors, is above the Apollo Chocolates store.

Date: 1913-07-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218105

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0040

Building housing Gridley Lunch Co. restaurant, south side of Chauncy Street near Summer Street, Boston, Mass.

The Gridley Lunch Co. restuarant is on the right side of the image.

Date: 1911-10-25

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218106

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0050

Building housing Apollo Chocolates, north side of Chauncy Street near Summer Street, Boston, Mass.

Pedestrians stand in front of the Apollo Chocolates shop.

Date: 1911-10-25

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218107

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0060

Building housing Los Angeles Co. liquor store, north side of Chauncy Street near Summer Street, Boston, Mass.

Two newsboys stand next to a doorway. The Los Angeles Company liquor store advertises on the awning to the right.

Date: 1911-10-25

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218108

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0070

Burger Brau and Park Cafe, 8-10 Hayward Place, Boston, Mass.

The entrance to the Burger Brau can be seen with the Park Cafe to the left on Hayward Place.

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218109

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0080

Column 94 west side of Thompson Square, Charlestown, Mass.

A group of boys stand under the elevated train tracks in Thompson Square.

Date: 1910-06-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218110

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0090

Corner of Old State House, State and Devonshire Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The State Street Station end of the Old State House is seen in the image.

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218111

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0100

Corner of building, probably Boston City Hospital Relief Station

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218112

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0110

Crowd around coops on Tremont St., with a car in the foreground, Boston, Mass., November 22, 1913

A large crowd is on the sidewalk where Riker and Jaynes Drug Store can be seen. The two subway entrances can be seen with the sign on one reading "Cambridge Subway Trains."

Date: 1913-11-22

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218113

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0120

Crowd at coops on Tremont St., Boston, Mass., November 22, 1913

A large crowd is on the sidewalk where Riker and Jaynes Drug Store can be seen. The two subway entrances can be seen with the sign on one reading "Cambridge Subway Trains."

Date: 1913-11-22

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218114

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0130

Crowd near the Tremont St. coops, with a team of horses on the left side, Boston, Mass., November 22, 1913

A large crowd is on the sidewalk where Riker and Jaynes Drug Store can be seen. The two subway entrances can be seen with the sign on one reading "Cambridge Subway Trains."

Date: 1913-11-22

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218115

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0140

Devonshire St. southerly from State St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1903-03-04

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218116

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0150

East end of north side Boylston Building, Boston, Mass., November 20, 1904

Merchandise can be seen in the Continental Clothing House windows at the intersection of Boylston and Washington Streets. Signs for the Boylston Café can be seen on the lamp post and over the doorway behind it.

Date: 1904-11-20

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218117

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0160

East side of Relief Station on old subway wall showing the proposed location of 24" I Beams for roof of "enlargement of subway"

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218118

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0170

Federal & Franklin Sts. [people crossing the street with umbrellas]

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1940-05-23

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218119

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0180

Federal and Franklin Streets, Boston, Mass.

Automobiles and pedestrians are at the intersection.

Date: 1940-05-23

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218120

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0190

Federal [streetscape on a rainy day with a car & people with umbrellas]

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1940-05-23

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218121

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0200

Five and ten cent store, front window

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218122

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0210

Front view of Boston City Hospital Relief Station, Haymarket Square, Boston, Mass.

The front entrance of the Boston City Hospital Relief Station can be seen in the image. On the left side of the image the William Leavens & Company furniture manufacturers can be seen on Canal Street.

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218123

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0220

Incline at Adams & Dock Sqs, looking northeasterly

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1897-03-23

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218124

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0230

Incline in Dock & Adams Squares, sec 9, Boston, Mass.

Construction equipment is in front of the C.H. Robinson furniture building.

Date: 1897-03-23

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218125

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0240

Looking east at corner of Brattle & Washington Sts. sec 9

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1897-04-26

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218126

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0250

Looking easterly in Adams Square from Washington Street, sec 9, Boston, Mass.

Construction equipment is just beyond the streetcar tracks. The C.H. Robinson furniture building, on the left side of the image, has a large sign on the top of it. A sign for Glenwood ranges and heaters is in the center of the image.

Date: 1897-04-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218127

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0260

Looking easterly on Brattle Street towards Adams Square, Boston, Mass.

The Leopold Morse clothing store can be seen on the left side of the image. The C.H. Robinson furniture building is further down on the left side. Streetcar tracks can be seen on Brattle Street.

Date: 1897-04-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218128

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0270

Looking northerly on Washington Street from Adams Square, work on sec. 9, Boston, Mass.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1897-04-29

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218129

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0280

Looking southerly in trench opposite 287 Tremont St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1897-05-14

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218130

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0290

Looking west in sidewall trench, corner of Brattle & Washington Sts, sec 9

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1897-04-26

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218131

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0300

Looking westerly in Adams Sq from Devonshire St sec 9

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1897-04-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218132

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0310

Looking westerly in Dock Square from Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass.

Businesses selling carpets can be seen in the image.

Date: 1897-05-26

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218133

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0320

Looking westerly on sec 8.5 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.

The Arthur McArthur Company furniture store is at 16-26 Cornhill on the left side of the image.

Date: 1897-04-25

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218134

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0330

Looking westerly on sec 8.5 Cornhill, from near Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

The Arthur McArthur Company furniture store is at 16-26 Cornhill on the left side of the image.

Date: 1897-04-25

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218135

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0340

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

The Continental carries men's and boy's clothing shown in the store windows on Boylston Street. Streetcar tracks can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904-11

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218136

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0350

Part of 12" gas pipe, broken out in Cornhill near Washington St. looking E

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1897-04-25

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218137

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0360

Part of Ames Building Washington St., Boston, Mass., June 5, 1906

The detail in the window arches and street level windows can be seen in this image. The Sears Building is to the left. The intersection of Court Street with Court Square can be seen.

Date: 1906-06-05

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218138

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0370

Part of Kennedy's Hawley Street facade, window shopper, Boston, Mass.

Construction materials can be seen in Hawley Street in front of Kennedy's clothing store. The Kennedy slogan "The Live Store" is on the building. A pedestrian looks in the store windows.

Date: 1913-07-14

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218139

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0380

Part of Kennedy's Hawley Street facade, construction site, Boston, Mass.

Construction materials can be seen in the street in front of Kennedy's clothing store. G.R. Fisk & Co., millinery, is above Kennedy's. The Kennedy slogan "The Live Store" is on the building.

Date: 1913-07-14

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218140

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0390

Part of south wall of Devonshire Building, Boston, Mass., March 15, 1907

Some detail can be seen on the Devonshire Building in the image.

Date: 1907-03-15

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218141

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0400

Part of south wall Devonshire Building, Boston, Mass., March 15, 1907

The spiral fire escape can be seen on the Devonshire Building.

Date: 1907-03-15

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218142

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0410

Part of Washington St side of Ames Building, Boston, Mass., June 5, 1906

The detail in the window arches can be seen in this image. The Sears Building is to the left. The intersection of Court Street with Court Square can be seen.

Date: 1906-06-05

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218143

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0420

Part of Washington St. side of Ames Building, Boston, Mass., June 5, 1906

Windows and architectural details can be seen in this view of the Ames Building. Part of the Sears Building can be seen on the left side of the image.

Date: 1906-06-05

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 218144

Ref. Code: PC017.01.06.070.0430