Historic New England

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

Spectacle Island, exterior, north wall percolator and screen house, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 7968-B

The image depicts the exterior of the north wall of a percolator and screen house on Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. The structure features industrial buildings with large windows, some of which are broken. There is a tall smokestack and interconnected metal framework between the b...

Date: 1922-06-01

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

GUSN: 374969

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7968-B

Spectacle Island, general view from the south, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 7969-B

The image depicts a general view of Spectacle Island from the south, located in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. Prominently visible are industrial structures, including a crane and other facilities along the shoreline. Two boats, labeled "No. 8," are seen in the water near the structures.

Date: 1922-06-01

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

GUSN: 374970

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7969-B

Spectacle Island, view of main building, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 7970-B

The image depicts an industrial-like exterior of the main building on Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. Visible are pipes and a small window set into a blank wall, with an elevated walkway connecting to another structure above. The ground is paved and there are visible signs of water...

Date: 1922-06-01

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

GUSN: 374971

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7970-B

Spectacle Island, view of percolator, dryer house, and screen house, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 7971-B

The image depicts industrial buildings on Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. Featured are structures identified as a percolator, dryer house, and screen house. There is a variety of industrial equipment and materials visible surrounding the buildings.

Date: 1922-06-01

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

GUSN: 374972

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7971-B

Spectacle Island, boarding house, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 7972-B

The image depicts a series of wooden buildings identified as a boarding house on Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. The structures have multiple windows with visible piles of dirt or debris in the foreground. The landscape is largely barren with a few other buildings visible in the di...

Date: 1922-06-01

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

GUSN: 374973

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7972-B

Spectacle Island, general view from the south, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 7973-B

The image shows a view of Spectacle Island from the south in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. The scene includes several industrial buildings and structures, with visibly scattered debris and equipment. The foreground contains grassy areas leading towards these buildings.

Date: 1922-06-01

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

GUSN: 374974

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7973-B

Clothing store, front exterior, 105 Ruggles Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7975-B

The image shows the front exterior of a clothing store located at 105 Ruggles Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The building is a brick structure with two upper floors featuring windows with shutters. The store's facade includes large display windows showcasing garments, and the entrance is marked b...

Date: 1921-12-07

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

GUSN: 374975

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7975-B

Clothing store, rear exterior, 105 Ruggles Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7976-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a brick building at 105 Ruggles Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts. There are multiple windows visible, with some featuring closed shutters. A person is entering a doorway at the lower level. A wooden cart with large wheels is in the foreground and the area is partia...

Date: 1921-12-07

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

GUSN: 374976

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7976-B

Clothing store, man in cellar, 105 Ruggles Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7978-B

The image shows a man standing in the cellar of a clothing store located at 105 Ruggles Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts. He is bent over, inspecting or working on the brick wall structure, with beams and supports visible around him.

Date: 1921-12-07

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

GUSN: 374977

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7978-B

Unidentified tenement house, exterior, Vernon Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7982-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified tenement house on Vernon Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house features wood siding and boarded-up windows. A group of children stands in front of the house, some leaning against the building.

Date: 1917-07-19

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

GUSN: 374978

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7982-B

Unidentified tenement house, exterior, Vernon Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7983-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified tenement house on Vernon Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has visible wooden siding with signs of disrepair, including missing and broken shingles. Four children stand in front of the house, with two in the foreground and two more...

Date: 1917-07-19

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

GUSN: 374979

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7983-B

Unidentified tenement house, exterior, Vernon Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7984-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified tenement house on Vernon Street in Roxbury, Boston. The house has wooden siding and shingles with visible wear and damage. Several children are standing in front of the house. Laundry hangs on a line and the surrounding area is cluttered.

Date: 1917-07-19

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

GUSN: 374980

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7984-B

Roof of house, exterior, 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 7985-B

The image shows the exterior of the roof of a house at 5 Virginia Street in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The roof has sections of shingles, a chimney, and a structure that appears to be a rooftop ventilator or cupola. Parts of the roof show visible damage or missing shingles, exposing the unde...

Date: 1931-03-03

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

GUSN: 374981

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7985-B

House, rear exterior, 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 7986-B

The image shows the rear exterior view of a wooden house located at 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The house features a two-story structure with clapboard siding and a pitched roof. Several windows are visible on both the main part of the house and a single-story extension. Th...

Date: 1930-07-08

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

GUSN: 374982

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7986-B

House, corner exterior, 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 7987-B

The image shows the exterior of a house located at 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The house is a two-story structure with visible architectural details such as double-hung windows and a pitched roof. A vintage car is parked on the street in the foreground and a lamppost is vis...

Date: 1930-07-08

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

GUSN: 374983

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7987-B

House, demolished building, 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 7988-B

The image shows a street view of 5 Virginia Street in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. On the left, there is a large house with multiple stories and visible windows. In the center, there is a partially demolished building with a roofless, exposed frame. On the right, part of another house with a p...

Date: 1931-03-03

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

GUSN: 374984

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7988-B

House, exterior foundation, 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 7989-B

The image shows the exterior foundation of a house located at 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are the remnants of a stone foundation with some scattered debris and metal rods. There are steps leading up to the foundation, and nearby, a wooden two-story building with sev...

Date: 1931-11-17

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

GUSN: 374985

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7989-B

House, demolished building, 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 7990-B

The image shows a street view in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, at 5 Virginia Street. On the left is a large house with a porch, positioned on a slight incline with a person standing nearby. To the right are remnants of a demolished building with visible structural beams. An automobile is parked...

Date: 1931-11-17

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

GUSN: 374986

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7990-B

House, exterior foundation, 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 7991-B

The image shows the exterior of a house at 5 Virginia Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible is the foundation of the house and its surrounding area. The house is a two-story structure with a covered porch and a staircase leading up to the front door. The foundation is partially exposed,...

Date: 1931-03-03

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

GUSN: 374987

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7991-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 30 Wall Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 7992-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified building located at 30 Wall Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The facade includes a doorway with signage for "Goldfarb Co". In front of the building, there are a cart, some items on the sidewalk, a man standing beside a wagon, and a streetlamp. The ...

Date: 1923-11-05

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

GUSN: 374988

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7992-B

Failing retaining wall, rear exterior, 204-212 Washington Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7999-B

The image shows a failing retaining wall at the rear exterior of the buildings located at 204-212 Washington Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. Debris, including bricks and wooden beams, is scattered along the base of the wall, which is partially collapsed. In the background, there are brick ...

Date: 1920-04-06

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

GUSN: 374989

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7999-B

Failing retaining wall, exterior, 204-212 Washington Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8000-B

The image shows a failing retaining wall at the exterior of buildings located at 204-212 Washington Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The wall has collapsed, with debris and bricks scattered around the area. Bare trees are visible in front of the damaged structure and the buildings' flat roo...

Date: 1920-04-06

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

GUSN: 374990

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8000-B

Failing retaining wall, exterior, 204-212 Washington Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8001-B

The image depicts a failing retaining wall at 204-212 Washington Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows a significant amount of soil erosion and rubble, along with collapsed wooden and brick structures in the foreground. In the background, a wooden fence is visible atop the slope,...

Date: 1920-04-06

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

GUSN: 374991

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8001-B

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

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