Historic New England

View of traffic on Tremont Street, including the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Tremont Street at Winter Street, Boston, Mass., 1907

Commercial and pedestrian traffic is seen on Tremont Street, between Winter Street and Temple Place. The facade of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul is seen in the image. Two newsboys stand on the left side of the image with Park Street Station on the right side of the image.The businesses lining Tre...

Date: 1907

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202307

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.079

Exterior view of Horticultural Hall, corner of Tremont Street and Bromfield Street

Oblique exterior view of the second Horticultural Hall of the Massachuetts Horticultural Society at the corner of Tremont Street and Bromfield Street. Unidentified men are standing in front of the building, including an employee of the Ashburton & Co. Agricultural Store; one man is visible through t...

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202308

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.078

Exterior view of "Old" Trinity Church with horse-drawn carriages, Summer Street and Hawley Street, Boston, Mass.

Oblique exterior view of "Old" Trinity Church, Summer Street at Hawley Street, prior to its destruction in the Great Boston Fire. Horse-drawn carriages are parked on the street.

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202309

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.068

View of commercial traffic and pedestrians, corner of State Street and Kilby Street

View of pedestrians (men and boys) standing on the corner of State Street and Kilby Street. Many hold packages.

Date: ca. 1887

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202310

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.063

View of Pemberton Square facing south

View of Pemberton Square facing south. A man riding a bicycle and a horse-driven cart are on the street.

Date: 1885

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202311

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.059

View of Pemberton Square facing north, Boston, Mass.

A horse-drawn vehicle stands at the far end of Pemberton Square.

Date: ca. 1879

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202312

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.058

View of Park Street facing the State House and entrance to Boston Common, as seen from Tremont Street

Four unidentified men are standing in the entrance to the Common. A woman with an umbrella stands further up Park Street on the left. Streetcar tracks can be seen in the foreground on Tremont street..

Date: ca. 1870

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202313

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.054

Side view of the Edward Everett house, corner of Summer Street and Otis Street, Boston, Mass.

Side view of the Edward Everett house, corner of Summer Street and Otis Street. A piece of rope is tied to the front fence and extends upward, beyond the frame of the photograph.

Date: ca. 1865

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202314

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.067

Informal group portrait of unidentified boys about to march in a parade

Informal group portrait of unidentified boys about to march in a parade. All are dressed in uniform, and all but the leader carry musical instruments. The leader is holding a baton.

Date: ca. 1895

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202315

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.153

Aerial view of the John Lowell Gardner Estate

View of the John Lowell Gardner Estate, Warren Street, as seen from just above tree level. Four people are on the porch, three seated and one standing.

Date: ca 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202316

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.159

Exterior view of the Franklin Haven Estate

Oblique exterior view of the Franklin Haven house, as seen from the lawn. The porch is empty.

Date: ca. 1869

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202317

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.151-A

Exterior view of 90 Longwood Avenue

Exterior view of 90 Longwood Avenue, a private residence, as seen from the street.

Date: ca. 1889

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202318

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.156

Exterior view of the Amos Lawrence house

Exterior view of the Amos Lawrence house, as seen from the lawn. Two unidentified women are seated on the porch.

Date: ca. 1884

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202319

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.161

Exterior view of the Bacon house

Exterior view of the Michael Bacon house (the "Old Bacon House"), as seen over a stone wall.

Date: 1904

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202320

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.147

Exterior view of the Rocky Hill Meeting House and parsonage

Exterior view of the Rocky Hill Meeting House and parsonage. A horse-drawn carriage is parked on the road leading up to the property.

Date: ca. 1883

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202321

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.145-B

Exterior view of the Summit House Hotel

Exterior view of the Summit House Hotel and adjacent businesses. An unidentified man is standing in front of the building.

Date: ca. 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202322

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.145-A

Group portrait of three men and a horse-drawn fire steamer, Athol, Mass., ca. 1872

Group portrait of three men, two standing next to a horse-drawn fire steamer and one man seated on the driver's bench. The Athol Shoe Company building is in the background.

Date: ca. 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202323

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.145

Group portrait of eleven Athol firemen and a horse-drawn fire hose

Group portrait of eleven Athol firemen and a horse-drawn firehouse. The Summit House Hotel is in the background. The men are in uniform.

Date: ca. 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202324

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.146

Side view of the Franklin Haven Estate

Side view of the Franklin Haven Estate, facing garage.

Date: 1883

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202325

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.149

Exterior view of the Franklin Haven Estate

Exterior view of the Franklin Haven House, facing porch.

Date: ca. 1869

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202326

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.151

Exterior view of the Loring and Howard building and commercial storefronts

Oblique exterior view of the Loring and Howard commercial building, "Opera House Block." Horse-drawn carriages are parked in front of the building.

Date: ca. 1889

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202327

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.154

Exterior view of the Loring and Howard building and commercial storefronts

Oblique exterior view of the Loring and Howard commercial building, "Opera House Block." Horse-drawn carts and carriages are parked in front of the building.

Date: ca. 1884

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202328

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.155

Exterior view of the Peter Aspinwall House

Oblique exterior view of the Peter Aspinwall House.

Date: 1893

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202329

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.157

Informal portrait of an unidentified man standing on the front lawn of the Boylston House, Fisher Hill

Informal, individual portrait of an unidentified man standing on the front lawn of the Boylston House, Fisher Hill. He is holding a long stick, possibly the handle of a gardening tool.

Date: ca. 1882

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202330

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.158

Exterior view of the Sewall House, Burlington, Mass., to which John Hancock and Samuel Adams retreated on April 19, 1775, during the battle of Lexington, house burned April 23, 1897

John Hancock and Samuel Adams found shelter in this house following the Battle of Lexington in 1775. The item verso has an account of the fire, the property history, and the valuables impacted from the Woburn News, May 1, 1897.

Date: ca. 1896

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202331

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.165-A

Room in Sewall House, Burlington, Mass., occupied by John Hancock and Samuel Adams, with crockery and furniture used by them, April 19, 1775

The dining room table is set with crockery in the image. A sword hangs above a portrait on the wall. The item verso has an account of the fire, the property history, and the valuables impacted from the Woburn News, May 1, 1897.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202332

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.165-B

Exterior view of the Masonic Temple, Tremont Street at Temple Place, Boston, Mass., 1860-1890

The Masonic Temple is flanked by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on the left side and residential buildings on the right side. Horsecar tracks can be seen on Tremont Street.

Date: 1860-1890

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202333

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.081

Exterior view of bookbinding stores on Washington Street

Exterior view of commercial buildings on the east side of Washington Street, just north of Water Street. Shops depicted are "H. McAdams, Book-Binder" and "G.W.G. Williams, Book Binder."

Date: ca. 1863

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202334

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.086

View of West Street looking towards Boston Common, Boston, Mass., ca. 1875

Storefronts, pedestrians, and street traffic are seen on West Street looking toward the Boston Common.

Date: ca. 1875

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202335

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.088

Exterior view of Tremont House

Horse-drawn vehicles stand in front of Tremont House at the corner of Tremont and Beacon Street. The Old Granary Burying Ground is on the left side of the image.

Date: ca. 1894

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202336

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.080

View of Ferdinand & Co.'s Furniture and Carpet Store, 1872 Washington Street

Informal group portrait of men and women, possibly patrons and proprietors, standing in front of Ferdinand & Co.'s Furniture and Carpet Store, 1872 Washington Street, corner of Washington and Warren Street. Merchandise, including stoves, tables and chairs, baby carriages, and rolls of carpet are on ...

Date: 1869

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202337

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.088-5

Exterior view of the Boston Museum and adjacent buildings, Tremont Street

Exterior view of the Boston Museum and adjacent commercial buildings, Tremont Street. Storefronts advertise antiquarian books, wholesale and retail confectioneries, microscopes, picture frames, fancy leather goods, and legal services.

Date: ca. 1873

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202338

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.071

Group portrait of unidentified congregants standing in front of the Warren Street Chapel

Group portrait of unidentified congregants standing in front of the Warren Street Chapel. A number of children are standing around a fountain in a fenced-in section of the churchyard.

Date: ca. 1877

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202339

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.084-B

Exterior view of the Boston Museum, Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The Boston Museum has posters advertising the theatre offerings. The storefronts are Phelps, Robbins & Barnes, F.A. Greenleaf and Museum Spa.

Date: 1903 April 23

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202340

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.072

Interior view of Boston Museum theatre, Tremont Street

Interior view of Boston Museum theatre, Tremont Street, facing stage left, including private boxes, balcony seating, orchestra seating, and orchestra pit.

Date: 23 April 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202341

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.073

Interior view of Boston Museum Hall, Tremont Street

Interior view of the Boston Museum Hall as seen from the stairway, Tremont Street, with theatrical posters on display.

Date: 25 April 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202342

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.074

Interior view of Boston Museum theatre, Tremont Street

Interior view of Boston Museum theatre facing stage, Tremont Street. The orchestra pit is visible.

Date: 23 April 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202343

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.075

Interior view of Boston Museum theatre, Tremont Street

Interior view of Boston Museum theatre from stage, facing seating, Tremont Street, including view of balconies.

Date: 23 April 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202344

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.076

Interior view of Boston Museum Hall, Tremont Street

Interior view of the Boston Museum Hall, Tremont Street, with theatrical posters on display.

Date: 23 April 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202345

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.077

Exterior view of the Sears Building, 199 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1875

The Sears Building at 199 Washington Street is located opposite the Old State House. The entrance to the Great Western & Michigan Central Line Railroad ticketing office is located on the ground floor. Banks, insurance and other financial offices are located on the upper floors.

Date: ca. 1875

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202346

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.085

Exterior view of Joy's Building, 81 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

A Pennsylvania Railraod office is in the building.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202347

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.087

Team of horses pulling a Sewall & Day Cordage Company wagon

Team of horses pulling a Sewall & Day Cordage Company wagon on Parker Street. The wagon is loaded with bags of Sewall & Day merchandise. Snow is on the ground.

Date: n.d.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202348

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.132

Detail of the Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Regiment Memorial, Boston Common, Boston, Mass., undated

Robert Gould Shaw leading the 54th Regiment is shown in the Memorial detail on Boston Common.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202349

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.128

View of the Boston Fire District

View of the Boston Fire District from Summer Street towards City Hall, Old South Church, and the Post Office.

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202350

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.111

Photograph of H. H. Richardson's preliminary design drawing for Trinity Church

Photograph of one of H. H. Richardson's preliminary design drawing for Trinity Church, Copley Square, corner of Boylston and Dartmouth streets. Drawing (principally) depicts the Boylston Street facade.

Date: n.d.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202351

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.102

Photograph of H. H. Richardson's preliminary design drawing for Trinity Church

Photograph of one of H. H. Richardson's preliminary design drawing for the interior of Trinity Church, Copley Square, corner of Boylston and Dartmouth streets.

Date: n.d.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202352

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.102-5

State Street, 1801, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is an undated reproduction based on a painting by James Brown Marston, "Old State House, 1801." The text superimposed on the image reads "When Paul Revere was a district nurse, by Margaret Fitzhugh Browne." Browne was a portrait artist and the art editor for the Boston Evening Transcript. ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202353

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.101

Washington Street looking towards the Old South Meeting House after the Boston Fire, Boston, Mass., 1872

A fire engine is in front of the Old South Meeting House.The business establishments lining Washington Street can be seen. Rubble lays in the street in the foreground.

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202354

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.115

Group portrait of unidentified men standing among the ruins of the Boston Fire

Group portrait of unidentified men, some in firefighters uniforms, standing on the site of ruins created by the Boston Fire. One man is gesturing towards a Consumers Protective Association milk truck.

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202355

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.105

Photograph of a print depicting Beacon Hill from Dearn Street, 1812

Photograph of a print depicting Beacon Hill from Dearn (Derne) Street, 1812. Two men are conversing in the foreground. The Beacon Hill monument is in the background.

Date: n.d.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 202356

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.096

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