Historic New England

Chinatown

Series contains nine photographic prints depicting businesses Boston's Chinatown.

Collection: John D. Woolf photographic collection

GUSN: 357358

Ref. Code: PC076.01.001

Empire Garden Restaurant, 2017

Photograph of Empire Garden Restaurant, a banquet-style Chinese restaurant located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Empire Garden Restaurant is located in what used to be a playhouse and cinema. The photograph was taken in 2017 by John D. Woolf as part of a series intended to highl...

Collection: John D. Woolf photographic collection

GUSN: 357360

Ref. Code: PC076.01.001.01

General

Sub-series

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357371

Ref. Code: GC001.USME.General

New Saigon Sandwich, 2017

Photograph of New Saigon Sandwich, a shop known for the bahn mi, in Boston, Massachusetts. New Saigon Sandwich permanently closed in 2020. The photograph was taken in 2017 by John D. Woolf as part of a series intended to highlight threats to Chinatown from gentrification and development. Signed by J...

Collection: John D. Woolf photographic collection

GUSN: 357372

Ref. Code: PC076.01.001.02

Connie's Beauty Center, 2017

Photograph of Connie's Beauty Center and GaGa Seafood Restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts. The photograph was taken in 2017 by John D. Woolf as part of a series intended to highlight threats to Chinatown from gentrification and development. Signed by John D. Woolf on verso.

Collection: John D. Woolf photographic collection

GUSN: 357373

Ref. Code: PC076.01.001.03

Jia Ho Supermarket, 2017

Photograph of Jia Ho Supermarket located on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The photograph was taken in 2017 by John D. Woolf as part of a series intended to highlight threats to Chinatown from gentrification and development. Signed by John D. Woolf on verso.

Collection: John D. Woolf photographic collection

GUSN: 357374

Ref. Code: PC076.01.001.04

Lower Washington Street from Kneeland Street, 2017

Street view of Lower Washington Street from Kneeland in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph shows restaurants such as Empire Garden Restaurant, New Saigon Sandwich, and Dumpling Cafe among others.The photograph was taken in 2017 by John D. Woolf as part of a series intended to highlight threats to Chi...

Collection: John D. Woolf photographic collection

GUSN: 357375

Ref. Code: PC076.01.001.05

Gate to Chinatown, 2017

Photograph of the China Trade Gate, colloquially known as the Chinatown Gate, in Boston, Massachusetts. The gate was designed by architect David Judelson. Made of painted steel tubing on a concrete base, the paifang, also known as pailou, archway at the Beach Street entrance to Chinatown was commiss...

Collection: John D. Woolf photographic collection

GUSN: 357376

Ref. Code: PC076.01.001.06

Quic Pic BBQ, 2017

Photograph of Quic Pic BBQ in Boston, Massachusetts. The restaurant has since permanently closed. The photograph was taken in 2017 by John D. Woolf as part of a series intended to highlight threats to Chinatown from gentrification and development. Signed by John D. Woolf on verso.

Collection: John D. Woolf photographic collection

GUSN: 357377

Ref. Code: PC076.01.001.07

Edge of Chinatown, Lower Washington Street, 2017

Street view of the edge of Chinatown near lower Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph shows various restaurants and businesses in Chinatown and unidentified people walking on the sidewalk.The photograph was taken in 2017 by John D. Woolf as part of a series intended to highlight thr...

Collection: John D. Woolf photographic collection

GUSN: 357378

Ref. Code: PC076.01.001.08

Chau Chow City, 2017

Photograph of Chau Chow City, a restaurant serving dim sum and seafood, on Essex Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The photograph was taken in 2017 by John D. Woolf as part of a series intended to highlight threats to Chinatown from gentrification and development. Signed by John D. Woolf on verso.

Collection: John D. Woolf photographic collection

GUSN: 357379

Ref. Code: PC076.01.001.09

Milton

File

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357382

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Milton

Helen E. Sumner sketchbook, Milton, Mass., 1868, 1943-1944

Bound black scrapbook with the word "Scrapbook" debossed on the cover in gold foil. The scrapbook was used as a sketchbook by Helen E. Sumner of Milton, Massachusetts. The sketchbook contains 36 pages, 25 of which contain Helen E. Sumner's pencil sketches and related ephemera dated 1868-1869. Sketch...

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357383

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Milton.775

Elsie M. Lindsey collection

This collection contains four floor plans, four mounted interior elevations, and eleven unmounted interior elevations designed by Elsie M. Lindsey in Maine. Lindsey is believed to have been an amateur designer, likely a student. Drawings were created using pencils, watercolor paint, and gouache pain...

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357387

Ref. Code: GC001.USME.General.776

Floor plans, 1924 November 10

Four floor plans designed by Elsie M. Lindsey. Plans depict the ground and second floor of a country house and the first floor and sun porch for and unidentified house. The first plan plan and sun porch plan are signed and dated November 10, 1924.

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357389

Ref. Code: GC001.USME.General.001.001

Interior elevations - mounted, undated

Four watercolor and gouache interior elevations on black mounts. The elevations were designed by Elsie M. Lindsey. Each depicts a different space in a house. The first depicts a window with a side table and chair. The second depicts a fireplace next to a chair and bookcase. The third depicts a table...

Date: undated

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357391

Ref. Code: GC001.USME.General.001.002

Interior elevations - unmounted, 1922

Eleven unmounted interior elevations designed by Elsie M. Lindsey. Includes a variety of pencil drawings, watercolors, and gouaches. Each depicts a different space in a house such as living rooms and hallways. Some are complete while others are only partially completed. The elevations are dated 1922...

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357392

Ref. Code: GC001.USME.General.001.003

Street & Company collection

This collection contains architectural records, financial records, and miscellaneous ephemera related to the operations of Street & Company, a real estate company. Architectural records include floor plans for various properties; a plot plan; and a map. Ephemera includes newspaper clippings; two auc...

Collection: Street & Company collection

GUSN: 357393

Ref. Code: CC021

The Camera's Coast: Historic Photographs of Maritime New England poster, 2004

Poster for the exhibit "The Camera's Coast: Historic Photographs of Maritime New England." The exhibit ran from February 19-May 30, 2004 at the Maine Historical Society in Portland, Maine. The exhibit was organized by the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquties (now known as Historic ...

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357420

Ref. Code: GC001.USME.Portland.777

Salem 2010: Now & Then poster, 2010

Poster for the event "Salem 2010: Now & Then" hosted in Salem, Massachusetts. The event was on Sunday, March 21 2010 from 12-4pm and was billed as "A Community Celebration Centuries in the Making!" The event included free admission of the four Anniversary Properties: Brookhouse, The House of the Sev...

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357422

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Salem.778

Albert M. Gardner dwelling house collection

Collection includes architectural materials, photographic materials, and ephemera. The architectural materials include framing plans; floor plans; elevations; working drafts; and one set of specifications. The architectural drawings are heavily annotated and amended in graphite, indicating that they...

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 357428

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.014

Household Art Company collection

Collection contains twelve design drawings of household furniture and decorative items such as mantels, beds, and chairs. They majority are completed in pencil and colored pencil, although some were also completed using ink and guoache. The design drawings were completed by an unknown artist circa 1...

Collection: Household Art Company collection

GUSN: 357445

Ref. Code: CC022

Library tables design drawing, circa 1870

Design drawing of two library tables completed in pencil and ink. The design was completed by the Household Art Co. and depicts two different tables labeled as #201 and #428. A side and end view is provided for each table. Measurements for the table are written on the page. The drawing was completed...

Collection: Household Art Company collection

GUSN: 357446

Ref. Code: CC022.001

"The Marlboro Chair" design drawing, circa 1870

Design drawing of a dining room chair in pencil and colored pencil. It is called the Marlboro Chair. The design is labeled #518 and was completed by the Household Art Co. The chair is depicted from the front. Notes on the page indicate the use of semi-precious stones as design elements as well as me...

Collection: Household Art Company collection

GUSN: 357467

Ref. Code: CC022.002

Fireplace mantel design drawing, circa 1870

Design drawing of a fireplace mantel. An overmantel mirror and other design elements are also pictured. The design is labeled #704 and was completed by the Household Art Co. The mantel is depicted from the front. Various decorative items such as vases are draft on the mantel. The phrase "A good fire...

Collection: Household Art Company collection

GUSN: 357468

Ref. Code: CC022.005

Fireplace mantel design drawing, circa 1870

Design drawing of a fireplace mantel from the front. A side view of mantel shelf is also pictured. The design was completed by the Household Art Co. The drawing was completed by an unknown artist circa 1870.

Collection: Household Art Company collection

GUSN: 357469

Ref. Code: CC022.006

Ephemera, circa 1907-1910

Series contains four pieces of ephemera related to The Chapman Company's operations. Includes one sales catalog for The Chapman Comapny, one proof for a House & Garden advertisement for The Chapman Company, a price list for a Baltimore-based manufacturer of mirrors, and an envelope with attached wax...

Date: 1907-1910