Historic New England

Unidentified building, exterior, 132-134 George Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8629-B

The image depicts the exterior of an unidentified building located at 132-134 George Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a wooden fence in the foreground, with the building positioned behind the fence. Adjacent structures and an electrical pole are visible, along with a tree...

Date: 1923-02-02

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

GUSN: 375534

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8629-B

Apartment buildings, front exterior, 1-5 Garfield Place, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8630-B

The image depicts the front exterior of a row of apartment buildings located at 1-5 Garfield Place in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings have multiple floors with several windows that are boarded up or missing glass. There are visible cracks in the brickwork and construction debris, inclu...

Date: 1925-03-24

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

GUSN: 375535

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8630-B

Apartment buildings, front exterior, 1-5 Garfield Place, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8631-B

The image shows the front exterior of apartment buildings located at 1-5 Garfield Place in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The brick buildings are three stories high with multiple windows visible. There is a utility pole in the foreground and various construction materials and debris are scattered a...

Date: 1925-03-24

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

GUSN: 375536

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8631-B

Apartment buildings, rear exterior, 1-5 Garfield Place, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8632-B

The image shows the rear exterior of apartment buildings located at 1-5 Garfield Place in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The brick buildings have several windows and small balconies. In the foreground, there are multiple wooden carts, some tipped over, amidst piles of debris. A utility pole is visi...

Date: 1925-03-24

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

GUSN: 375537

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8632-B

St. Francis School, corner of Fulda Street and Ellis Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8633-B

The image shows the exterior of St. Francis School located at the corner of Fulda Street and Ellis Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. It depicts a multi-story building with a series of large windows and an external metal staircase leading from the top floor to the ground.

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 375538

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8633-B

St. Francis School, corner of Fulda Street and Ellis Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8634-B

The image depicts St. Francis School located at the corner of Fulda Street and Ellis Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a multi-story structure with numerous windows and an exterior staircase on the side. The foreground features a grassy area with a paved walkway and trees.

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 375539

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8634-B

House, exterior, 470 Freeport Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts, 8635-B

The image shows the exterior of a house located at 470 Freeport Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts. The structure features wood shingle siding, a steep gabled roof, and a prominent chimney on the left side. A set of stairs leads to the second level by a door, and there is vegetation in front. A vehic...

Date: 1929-08-28

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

GUSN: 375540

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8635-B

House, exterior, 470 Freeport Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts, 8636-B

The image depicts the exterior of a small house at 470 Freeport Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts. The structure is wooden, with visible shingles and a pitched roof. There are chairs on the porch and various boards and debris are scattered around the surrounding ground. A potted plant is placed on t...

Date: 1929-08-28

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

GUSN: 375541

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8636-B

Unidentified building, rear exterior, 5 Fredericks Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8637-B

The image shows the rear exterior of an unidentified building located at 5 Fredericks Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. It features two adjacent wooden buildings with visible siding and windows. A narrow space is present between the two structures, and an object, possibly a piece of wooden mate...

Date: 1931-12-29

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

GUSN: 375542

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8637-B

Unidentified building, rear exterior, 5 Fredericks Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8638-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of an unidentified building located at 5 Fredericks Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The building has wooden siding and the ground is unpaved. Part of another building and a fence are visible in the background.

Date: 1931-12-29

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

GUSN: 375543

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8638-B

Apartment building, rear exterior, 122 Florida Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8641-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a three-story apartment building located at 122 Florida Street in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features wooden siding and multiple windows on each floor. A set of external staircases and balconies run the length of the structure, providing acce...

Date: 1932-04-28

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

GUSN: 375544

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8641-B

Apartment building, front exterior, 122 Florida Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8642-B

The image shows the front exterior of an apartment building located at 122 Florida Street in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is three stories high, with a central entrance flanked by two sets of stairs leading to porches on each level. The faÃ§ade features multiple windows, some with...

Date: 1932-04-28

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

GUSN: 375545

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8642-B

Unidentified tenement houses, rear exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8643-B

The image shows the rear exterior of unidentified tenement houses in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story brick structures with several windows, some of which lack glass. Fire escapes are visible attached to the facade and laundry is hanging on lines outside. The area in front of the...

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375546

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8643-B

Unidentified brick wall, exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8644-B

The image depicts an exterior view of a brick wall with visible cracks and missing bricks in Boston, Massachusetts. In the background, part of another building is visible along with a street that includes a parked car. Additional buildings can also be seen at a distance.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375547

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8644-B

Unidentified tenement houses, rear exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8645-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of unidentified tenement houses in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are constructed of brick with several windows, some of which have missing or damaged panes. Fire escapes are attached to the buildings and laundry is visibly hanging on lines. The area in the ...

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375548

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8645-B

Unidentified brick wall and window, interior view, Boston, Massachusetts, 8646-B

The image shows an interior view of a brick wall and a large window with a damaged frame in Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the plaster on the brick wall is crumbling, revealing the underlying structure.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375549

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8646-B

Unidentified buildings, front exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8647-B

The image shows the front exterior of several unidentified brick buildings in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are structural remnants with beams exposed and a sign reading "Danger" is posted near a boarded-up section. Two people are walking on the street in front of the buildings.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375550

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8647-B

Unidentified tenement houses, rear exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8648-B

The image shows the rear exterior of unidentified tenement houses in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are made of brick and feature fire escapes. Laundry is visible hanging on lines outside one of the windows. A wooden fence and some overgrown grass are present in the foreground.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375551

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8648-B

Schrafft's Chocolate Factory, front and side exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 8652-B

The image depicts the front and side exterior of the Schrafft's Chocolate Factory in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is large and industrial, with a prominent clock tower in the center and visible signage reading "Schrafft's Chocolates." A vintage automobile is parked on the cobblestone street i...

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375552

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8652-B

Sears Roebuck and Company Mail Order Store (now Landmark Center), front and side exterior, 201 Brookline Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 8653-B

The image shows the front and side exterior of the Sears Roebuck and Company Mail Order Store, which is now known as Landmark Center, located at 201 Brookline Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a large multi-story structure with a prominent tower surrounded by trees and a few parked ca...

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375553

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8653-B

House, side exterior, 11 Lincoln Place, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 8654-B

The image shows the side exterior of a house located at 11 Lincoln Place, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features wooden siding with two visible windows, both of which are damaged. The foundation includes exposed bricks and there is snow covering the ground around the house.

Date: 1940-03-05

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

GUSN: 375554

Ref. Code: PC016.001.003.8654-B

House, side exterior, 11 Lincoln Place, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 8655-B

The image depicts the side exterior of a house located at 11 Lincoln Place, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a wooden door with visible wear, part of the house's siding, and a wagon wheel leaning against the structure. Snow is present on the ground and on surfaces, with scattered debris and...

Date: 1940-03-05

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

GUSN: 375555

Ref. Code: PC016.001.003.8655-B

House, side exterior, 11 Lincoln Place, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 8656-B

The image shows the side exterior of a house located at 11 Lincoln Place in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features horizontal wooden siding. A door is visible, elevated slightly above ground level, with bricks and snow surrounding the base of the house. The window nearby has broken ...

Date: 1940-03-05

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

GUSN: 375556

Ref. Code: PC016.001.003.8656-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, 76 London Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8300-B

The image shows the side exterior of an unidentified building located at 76 London Street, East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene captures a narrow gap between two structures, with visible boarded-up windows on the brick building to the right. A wooden plank pathway bridges over construction material...

Date: 1931-10-14

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

GUSN: 375257

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8300-B

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

Tenement house, front exterior, 49 Lexington Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8312-B

The image shows the front exterior of a three-story tenement house located at 49 Lexington Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has a rectangular structure with multiple windows, some of which are broken. A tree is visible to the right and a fence is on the left side of the pro...

Date: 1924-10-25

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

GUSN: 375269

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8312-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 49 Lexington Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8313-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a tenement house located at 49 Lexington Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a multi-story wooden structure with visible windows and a small staircase leading to a rear entrance. The surrounding area includes a bare, fenced yard with som...

Date: 1929-10-25

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

GUSN: 375270

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8313-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, corner of Brighton and Leverett Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, 8314-B

The image depicts the side exterior of an unidentified, partially demolished building at the corner of Brighton and Leverett Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure shows exposed interiors and wooden supports, with upper floors visibly damaged. A truck and other buildings are visible in the ...

Date: 1933-07-07

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

GUSN: 375271

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8314-B

Boulevard Tire and Battery Co., rear and side exterior, 157 Leverett Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8318-B

The image shows the rear and side exterior of the Boulevard Tire and Battery Co. building located at 157 Leverett Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is partially demolished and in disrepair, with debris on the ground and exposed interior structures. Numerous posters and signs are attached...

Date: 1933-07-07

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

GUSN: 375272

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8318-B

Tenement houses, exterior, 79-81 Lenox Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8319-B

The image shows the exterior of tenement houses located at 79-81 Lenox Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are made of brick, featuring several fire escapes on the side. In the background, laundry is seen hanging on lines strung between poles, and various wooden structures and debris are ...

Date: 1931-12-17

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

GUSN: 375273

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8319-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 79-81 Lenox Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8320-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 79-81 Lenox Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story with numerous windows, some of which have fire escapes attached. Laundry is visibly hanging on a line near the building and a fenced yard is visible in the foreg...

Date: 1931-12-17

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

GUSN: 375274

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8320-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 79-81 Lenox Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8321-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 79-81 Lenox Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Several windows are visible on the brick building, along with fire escapes. The ground level has a cluttered area with wooden debris, a stool, and makeshift fencing or barriers. Clotheslines wi...

Date: 1931-12-17

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

GUSN: 375275

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8321-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 79-81 Lenox Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8322-B

The image shows the front exterior of tenement houses located at 79-81 Lenox Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story with brick facades and there are several windows visible. A parked vintage car is seen on the cobblestone street in front of the tenement houses. To the side, t...

Date: 1931-12-17

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

GUSN: 375276

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8322-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 43-45 Lenox Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8323-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified two-story wooden building located at 43-45 Lenox Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building features multiple doors and windows and is situated on a cobblestone street. A horse with a harness is visible on the left side of the image and a port...

Date: 1925-03-24

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

GUSN: 375277

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8323-B

Peterson & Co., front exterior, 64-66 Lenox Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8324-B

The image shows the front exterior of Peterson & Co. located at 64-66 Lenox Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a wooden building with a sign reading "Peterson & Co. Furnace & Kindling Wood" and mentioning "General Expressing." A few people are visible in front of the building.

Date: 1925-09-01

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

GUSN: 375278

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8324-B

Peterson & Co., rear exterior, 64-66 Lenox Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8325-B

The image shows the rear exterior of Peterson & Co. located at 64-66 Lenox Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is made of wood and has several closed windows and doors. Around the building, a group of children is present, with some interacting near the entrance and others standing or sitting...

Date: 1925-09-01

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

GUSN: 375279

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8325-B

Unidentified buildings, exterior, Medford Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8326-B

The image shows several small, wooden buildings of varying sizes on Medford Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The exterior walls are constructed from wooden planks and are weathered. Three horse-drawn carts are parked in front of the buildings. In the background, a larger brick building ...

Date: 1919-07-13

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

GUSN: 375280

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8326-B

House, front exterior, Medford Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8327-B

The image shows the front exterior of a house on Medford Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The house is two stories with an attic and features shingle siding. There are several windows and a few are damaged. In the foreground, there is a cobblestone path and some wooden structures.

Date: 1917-07-13

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

GUSN: 375281

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8327-B

Unidentified buildings, rear exterior, Medford Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8328-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of two unidentified buildings on Medford Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The structures are wooden and are in disrepair, with boarded-up windows and visible damage on the siding. Debris and a small table are present in the area between the buildings.

Date: 1917-07-13

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

GUSN: 375282

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8328-B

House, front exterior, Medford Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8329-B

The image shows the front exterior of a house located on Medford Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The house features shingle siding and multiple windows, some of which are damaged. There is a small porch and several items, including a cart and bench, are visible in the foreground on the...

Date: 1917-07-13

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

GUSN: 375283

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8329-B

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