Historic New England

Sidewalk 443 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Gunaris confectionery chocolates shop is on the ground level at 443 Washington on the left side of the image. The Park Street subway station entrance is in the distance on the right side of the image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214950

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0890

Sidewalk at south end of Jordan Marsh & Co's Store, 450-472 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

Two women stand next to the Jordan Marsh building on Washington Street. On the opposite side of the street is a sign for "Clothing on Credit." Below the sign are awnings which read "Filene's."

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214951

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0900

Jordan's Store, Avon and Washington Sts. (450-472 Washington St.)

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214952

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0910

Sidewalk at Ditson Building, 451 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Oliver Ditson Company published music in Boston, New York and Philadelphia. Text on the awning reads "Filene's." Beyond Filene's is a sign reading "People's Credit Co."

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214953

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0920

Sidewalk at Filene's Store, 453-463 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Women's gowns are displayed in Filene's windows on Washington Street.

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214954

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0930

Sidewalk at Houston's Store, 465-481 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston store carried dry goods. The Filene's awning can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214955

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0940

Sidewalk at 467 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The sidewalk in front of Filene's is seen with other commercial buildings on Washington Street.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214956

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0950

Sidewalk at Houston's Store, 477 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston store carried dry goods. The Filene's awning can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214957

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0960

Sidewalk at Tuttle's Shoe Store, corner Winter and Washington Sts., Boston, Mass., October 1904

Streetcar tracks can be seen on Washington Street in the image.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214958

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0970

Sidewalk corner Washington Street and Temple Place, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston dry goods store can be seen at the intersection of Washington Street and Temple Place. A sign above the store name reads "The busiest corner on Boston's busiest street." The "Clothing on credit" sign and Filene's awning is just beyond the Houston building.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214959

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0980

Sidewalk northwest corner Washington Street and Temple Place, 477 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston dry goods store can be seen at the intersection of Washington Street and Temple Place. The "Clothing on credit" sign and Filene's awning is just beyond the Houston building.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214960

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.0990

Sidewalk at J.A. Houston's Store, 477 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston store carried dry goods. The Filene's awning can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214961

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1000

Sidewalk at Houston's Store, 465-481 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Houston store carried dry goods. The Filene's awning can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214962

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1010

Sidewalk south side Temple Place, 485 Washington Street and 67 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., October 1904

A hair goods store can be seen at the intersection corner.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214963

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1020

Sidewalk at Filene's Store, 497 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Filene display windows are partially obscured by the shade from the awnings.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214964

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1030

Sidewalk at Filene's Store, 497 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

A neighboring business and awning shaded sidewalk are seen in this image outside Filene's on Washington Street.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214965

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1040

525-531 Washington St.

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214966

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1050

Sidewalk #646 Washington St., east side sec.2, Boston, Mass., October 1904

Construction equipment for the subway stands next to the sidewalk. The awning for Brigham's Hotel and Restaurant can be seen in the image. Streetcar tracks can be seen on the left side of the image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214967

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1060

Sidewalk at 615 Washington Street, west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Pitts-Kimball Company department store can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214968

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1070

Sidewalk no.646 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

Construction work for the subway is next to the sidewalk. To the right of the clock is the storefront for John H. Pray & Sons, a rug and carpet dealer. The awning for Brigham's Hotel and Restaurant can be seen.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214969

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1080

642-644 Washington St., east side, sec.2

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214970

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1090

Sidewalk at Lyceum Theatre, 665 Washington St., west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Lyceum Theatre can be seen next to Chamberlain Hats on Washington Street.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214971

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1100

Sidewalk from Lyceum Theatre, south, 665 Washington St. west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The United Cigar Store is next to the Lyceum Theatre in this image.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214972

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1110

Sidewalk, south Washington St., east side, sec.1, 660 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214973

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1120

Sidewalk 663 Washington St., west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

Chamberlain Hats is to the right of the Lyceum Theatre on Washington Street.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214974

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1130

Sidewalks 677-679 Washington St. west side

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214975

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1140

Sidewalk 681 Washington St., west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

A clothing store is on the corner of Washington and Lagrange Streets.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214976

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1150

Sidewalk 693 Washington St., south from Lagrange St.. Boston, Mass., October 1904

Clothing stores line Washington Street, just beyond Lagrange Street.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214977

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1160

Sidewalk 696-698 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

A man leans against the storefront window at 696 Washington Street.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214978

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1170

Sidewalk 695-697 Washington St., west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The J.N. Landers' Lunch restaurant is located at 695 Washington Street.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214979

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1180

Sidewalk northwest corner Lagrange and Washington Sts., west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

A clothing store is on the corner of Lagrange and Washington Streets. The Lyceum Theatre is just beyond the store on Washington Street. Streetcar tracks can be seen in the image.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214980

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1190

Sidewalk 701-703 Washington St., west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The business on the left side of the image is a hat manufacturer. A sign above street level reads "Boylston Lager." Landers Lunch restaurant can be seen to the right of the beer sign.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214981

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1200

Sidewalk 700 Washington St., east side, at Beach Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

Two men stand at the intersection of Washington and Beach Streets in front of the Pioneer Clothing Company store.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214982

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1210

Crossing in Eliot St. at 707 Washington St., west side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The William B. Hunt & Company drugstore is located at 707 Washington Street at the corner of Eliot Street. The drugstore sells Dr. Hoff's German Tar Syrup and theatrical makeup at cut prices. The Eliot rooming house is on the left side of the image.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214983

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1220

Cobb-Aldrich's Store, Washington St. (710-728 Washington St.)

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214984

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1230

Sidewalk 754 Washington Street, east side, sec.1, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The sidewalk in front of Osgood's Furniture Store can be seen at 754-756 Washington Street. Carey's Furniture can be seen on the left side of the image just beyond the intersection with Dix Place.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214985

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1240

Sidewalk 736-740 Washington St., east side, Boston, Mass., October 1904

A subway construction site can be seen on the sidewalk at the end of the block. On the right side of the image is a furniture store and to the left a barber and wigmaker establishment.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214986

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1250

Sidewalk 756 Washington Street, east side, sec.1, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The sidewalk in front of Osgood's Furniture Store can be seen at 754-756 Washington Street. Linsky & Brothers, tailors, 745 Washington, can be seen on the left side of the image at Dix Place. The window reflection shows Carey's Furniture.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214987

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1260

756-762 Washington St., sec.1, east side sidewalks

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214988

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1270

766-768 Washington St., sec.1, east side sidewalks

1 gelatin dry plate glass negative

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214989

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1280

Sidewalk of Rogers Building, sec.6, 209 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Rogers Building with store fronts is seen. Just beyond it on the left side is the light colored Sears Building. The next building on the left, on the other side of the intersection is the Ames Building. Across from the Sears Building, in shadow, is the Old State House.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214990

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1290

Sidewalk Kneeland St., south side, corner Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Cobb Aldrich & Company grocery store can be seen on the corner. The elevated railroad at Harrison Avenue and Kneeland Street can be seen in the distance.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214991

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1300

Sidewalk, north side Kneeland St., corner 700 Washington St., Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Metropolitan Clothing Company is located at the corner of Washington and Kneeland Street.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214992

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1310

Sidewalk at the Sears Building, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The streetcar tracks on Washington Street lead to Adams Square with the Samuel Adams statue to the right of the Adams Square subway station.

Date: 1904-10

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214993

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1320

Sidewalk south side Harvard St., corner Washington St., east side, sec.1, Boston, Mass., October 1904

The Charles J. Lavis bowling and pool establishment is at 758 Washington Street. The business has "Private alleys for ladies."The elevated railroad can be seen in the distance at the intersection of Harvard and Harrison Streets.

Date: 1904

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 214994

Ref. Code: PC017.01.02.03.1330