Historic New England

Looking up Tremont St. from Scollay Sq., sec.6 (Time 5:10a.m.)

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213000

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1130

Looking towards Scollay Square on Tremont Street, sec. 6, time 5:00 a.m., Boston, Mass.

A scaffolding platform can be seen on the fence at the King's Chapel Burying Ground. The Boston Museum is just down the street on the right side of the image.

Date: 1896-06-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213001

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1140

Looking southerly on sec. 4 from Boylston Street, time 5:25 a.m.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213002

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1150

Steelwork on sec. 3, looking northeast

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-25

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213003

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1160

Dump in Court St. sec. 6, looking east

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-11

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213004

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1170

Some steel work on sec. 3, looking northerly

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-19

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213005

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1180

Steel work on sec.3, looking N.E.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-19

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213006

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1190

Excavating on sec.3, looking northerly

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-19

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213007

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1200

Dump in Court St., sec.6, looking east

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-11

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213008

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1210

Pedestal for trolley pole on roof of subway

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-30

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213009

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1220

Pedestal for trolley pole on roof of subway after waterproofing

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-30

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213010

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1230

Pulling a 2" boring pipe

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-07-08

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213011

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1240

Boring scow and outfit

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-07-08

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213012

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1250

Boring gang drilling on Washington St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-07-08

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213013

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1260

Steel-work on sec.3, looking southerly

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-07-08

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213014

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1270

Changing pipes in Tremont Street at corner of Hollis

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213015

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1280

Steel-work on sec.2 looking northeasterly

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-07-09

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213016

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1290

Work on sec.2 looking southerly

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-07-09

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213017

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1300

Boring tools on Scow

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-07-01

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213018

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1310

Birdseye view of sec.3

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-13

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213019

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1320

Birdseye view of sec.2, looking westerly

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-13

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213020

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1330

Stone posts on incline in Public Garden

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-07

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213021

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1340

Pipe crossing at Tremont and (?) Avenue

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-09

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213022

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1350

Pipe crossing at Tremont

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-09

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213023

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1360

Pipe crossing at Tremont opposite Warrenton St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-09

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213024

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1370

Interior of sec.4 near Boylston Street, refuge niches

A refuge niche in the subway tunnel is shown in the photograph.

Date: 1896-08-23

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213025

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1380

Interior of sec.4 arch of one track subway

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-23

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213026

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1390

Pipe crossing at Tremont St. and Shawmut Ave. opp Warrenton

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213027

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1400

Pipe changings at Dock Sq.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-24

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213028

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1410

Sec.10 Washington St. looking toward Haymarket Sq.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-28

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213029

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1420

Sec.6, corner of Tremont and Park Streets

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-28

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213030

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1430

Pipe changes in Dock Square

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-24

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213031

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1440

Relocation of 18" gas pipe in Dock Sq.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-26

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213032

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1450

Relocation of 18" gas pipe in Dock Sq.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-08-27

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213033

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1460

Depression in Tremont St., sec.6 looking southerly

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-07-17

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213034

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1470

Depression in Tremont Street., sec.6, looking towards Scollay Square, Boston, Mass.

Advertising signs for beer, furnaces, straw hats and carpets are prominently displayed. The Crawford House hotel can be seen to the left of the signs.

Date: 1896-07-17

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213035

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1480

Building conveyor on Tremont St. by Old Granary Burying Ground sec.6, Boston, Mass., July 17, 1896

The building conveyor stretches down Tremont Street in front of the Old Granary Burying Gound.

Date: 1896-07-17

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213036

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1490

Relocation of 30" water pipe Tremont St. opposite Warrenton

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-21

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213037

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1500

Relocation of 30" water pipe in Tremont St. sec.4

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-15

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213038

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1510

Relocation of 30" water pipe in Tremont St. sec.4

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1896-06-15

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213039

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1520

Tremont St., sec.6, looking northerly, Boston, Mass.

The building conveyor can be seen on Tremont Street from Park Street Church to the Old Granary Burying Ground.

Date: 1896-09-25

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213040

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1530

Looking from Hotel Pelham, sec. 2, Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., September 25, 1896

The construction site for the Boylston Street subway station is seen in the image. Streetcars and horse-drawn vehicles ride on Tremont Street which is lined with businesses. The State House can be seen on the left side of the image. Further up Tremont, Park Street Church can be seen.

Date: 1896-09-25

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 213041

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.02.1540