Historic New England

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

Apartment building, exterior, 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8023-B

The image shows the exterior of a three-story apartment building located at 127 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is covered in shingle siding and features multiple windows on each level. A small balcony with a railing is visible on the second floor and a set of stairs...

Date: 1931-11-06

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

GUSN: 375008

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8023-B

Apartment building, exterior, 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8024-B

The image shows the exterior of an apartment building located at 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a three-story building with multiple empty window frames and some visible damage at the base. Rubble and debris are scattered in the foreground and neighboring house...

Date: 1931-11-13

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

GUSN: 375009

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8024-B

Apartment building, exterior, 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8025-B

The image depicts the exterior of a three-story wooden apartment building located at 127 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is visible against a cloudy sky and features several windows on each floor. In front of the house, there is a stack of large sacks or bags ...

Date: 1931-11-06

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

GUSN: 375010

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8025-B

Apartment building, exterior, 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8026-B

The image shows the exterior of a three-story apartment building located at 127 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The building has a deteriorated appearance with broken windows and visible wear on its wooden siding. A small porch with steps leads to the front entrance. The surrounding...

Date: 1931-11-13

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

GUSN: 375011

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8026-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 129 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8028-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a wooden tenement house located at 129 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. There are multiple levels visible and children are gathered near the left side of the building. A porch or balcony is apparent on the building to the left. The ground is uneve...

Date: 1931-10-23

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

GUSN: 375012

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8028-B

Apartment building, front exterior, 129 West Eighth Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8029-B

The image depicts the front exterior of a row of apartment buildings at 129 West Eighth Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The building on the corner is partially demolished, revealing staircases within. A child is standing on the sidewalk in the foreground and trees are visible in the backgroun...

Date: 1929-06-26

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

GUSN: 375013

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8029-B

Unidentified building, exterior, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8143-B

The image shows an unidentified building in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is made of wooden planks with an irregular, weathered appearance. There are several open doors and windows, and a large wood beam is propped against the building. A person wearing a hat and coat is visible in the ...

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375114

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8143-B

Unidentified building, interior, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8144-B

The image shows the interior of an unidentified building in South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features wooden beams and walls, with scattered debris and broken materials spread across the floor. Sunlight enters through gaps in the walls and ceiling, illuminating the interior space.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375115

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8144-B

Unidentified buildings, exterior, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8145-B

The image shows a collection of unidentified exterior buildings in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structures is made of wood, with various construction materials scattered around. A wooden fence with wire mesh is visible in the foreground and there are several bare trees surrounding the buildings.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375116

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8145-B

Unidentified tenement house, exterior, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8146-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified tenement house in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a multi-story structure with visible wooden siding, missing sections, and broken windows. It is situated between other similar structures, with a wooden fence in the foreground.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375117

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8146-B

Unidentified building, 1-2 Conant Place, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8147-B

The image shows a multi-story wooden structure located at 1-2 Conant Place, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is in a state of disrepair, with exposed framing and missing panels on the exterior walls. There are steps leading up to an entrance and debris is scattered on the ground nearby.

Date: 1940-04-05

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

GUSN: 375118

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8147-B

Unidentified building, 1-2 Conant Place, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8148-B

The image shows a dilapidated and partially collapsed building located at 1-2 Conant Place in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has missing walls and windows, exposing the interior structures.

Date: 1940-04-25

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

GUSN: 375119

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8148-B

Plumbing store, front exterior, 101 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8149-B

The image shows the front exterior of a plumbing store located at 101 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The storefront features a large display window showcasing plumbing fixtures. A sign on the door reads "No Trespassing, Police Take Notice," and another sign advertises plumbi...

Date: 1920-09-17

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

GUSN: 375120

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8149-B

Tenement house, front exterior, 174 Center Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8150-B

The image shows the front exterior of a three-story wooden tenement house located at 174 Center Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features multiple windows with shutters, some of which are open, and a wooden entrance. Adjacent to the house is a fenced area and a brick wall. The st...

Date: 1923-01-02

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

GUSN: 375121

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8150-B

Tenement house, rear exterior, 174 Center Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8151-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a three-story tenement house located at 174 Center Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is constructed with wood siding, and several windows are boarded up. There is snow on the ground and a wooden fence is visible on the left side of the house.

Date: 1923-01-02

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

GUSN: 375122

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8151-B

House, view of shed, 137 Callender Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8152-B

The image shows a view of a shed next to a wooden house at 137 Callender Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The shed appears to be partially open with various objects, including a rolled-up net or wire, visible inside. A wooden fence runs alongside the house and the ground is covered with sc...

Date: 1924-07-15

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

GUSN: 375123

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8152-B

Unidentified buildings, 5-6 Cambridge Street Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8153-B

The image depicts two wooden buildings situated at 5-6 Cambridge Street Place in Boston, Massachusetts. Both buildings feature staircases leading to upper levels and are positioned closely together, with an alleyway between them. A taller brick building is visible in the background.

Date: 1920-07-20

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

GUSN: 375124

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8153-B

Store, rear exterior, 36-38 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8155-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a store located at 36-38 Cambridge Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building has multiple windows and a backdoor. There are various items and debris scattered around the base of the building, and a portion of a larger building is visible in the background.

Date: 1924-07-15

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

GUSN: 375125

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8155-B

Store, front exterior, 36-38 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8156-B

The image shows the front exterior of a store located at 36-38 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is two stories with several windows and doors visible. There are large billboards on the roof advertising various products, including "MAZDA AUTO LAMPS" and other items. The street in...

Date: 1924-07-15

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

GUSN: 375126

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8156-B

Apartment building, front exterior, 15 Camden Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 8157-B

The image depicts the front exterior of a multi-story brick apartment building at 15 Camden Place, Boston, Massachusetts. Several individuals, including children, are gathered on the sidewalk in front of the building. A streetlamp is visible near the entrance and there is debris and wooden planks sc...

Date: 1923-05-25

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

GUSN: 375127

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8157-B

Unidentified building, exterior, 710 Centre Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8158-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified building located at 710 Centre Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a simple, open-sided shelter with wooden posts supporting a roof. Debris and wooden materials are scattered around the building and trees are visible in the backgro...

Date: 1923-08-02

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

GUSN: 375128

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8158-B

Venus Cigar Company smoke shop, front exterior, 201-207 Causeway Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8158-B

The image shows the front exterior of the Venus Cigar Company smoke shop located at 201-207 Causeway Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has large windows with visible signage advertising cigars. Several other storefronts are adjacent, with signs and advertisements displayed, including one t...

Date: 1925-01-31

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

GUSN: 375129

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8158-B

Barn, front exterior, 69 Ceylon Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8159-B

The image shows the front exterior of a barn located at 69 Ceylon Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The barn is a wooden structure with double doors and a small window above. Surrounding buildings are visible in the background and there is a bare tree on the right side of the image. Various...

Date: 1922-10-27

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

GUSN: 375130

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8159-B

Second Universalist Church, front exterior, corner of Columbus Avenue and Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8167-B

The image depicts the front exterior of the Second Universalist Church located at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Clarendon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The church features a prominent tall spire and several arched windows and doorways. In the foreground, an early 20th-century automobile is pa...

Date: 1921-03-09

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

GUSN: 375131

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8167-B

Tenement houses, rear and side exterior, 23-27 Corey Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8168-B

The image shows the rear and side exterior of a series of connected tenement houses located at 23-27 Corey Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story with wooden siding and there are visible signs of wear.

Date: 1920-03-30

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

GUSN: 375132

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8168-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 23-27 Corey Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8169-B

The image shows the front exterior of a row of houses located at 23-27 Corey Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings feature uniform architecture with multiple stories, visible windows, and entryways with steps leading up to each door. The street in front is paved and the faÃ§ade...

Date: 1920-03-30

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

GUSN: 375133

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8169-B

Children posed outside apartment building, rear exterior, 49-51 Corey Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8170-B

A group of children is standing outside the rear exterior of an apartment building located at 49-51 Corey Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features multiple stories with visible windows, some of which are open. There is a notice posted on the wooden siding near the doorway.

Date: 1920-07-22

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

GUSN: 375134

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8170-B

Apartment building, exterior, 53 Corey Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8171-B

The image depicts the exterior of a building located at 53 Corey Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features wooden siding and multiple windows, some with shutters. A notable detail is one window with broken panes. The area beneath the building is exposed and the ground is cov...

Date: 1920-07-22

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

GUSN: 375135

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8171-B

Children posed outside apartment building, exterior, 53 Corey Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8172-B

The image shows three children standing outside an apartment building located at 53 Corey Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has visible damage, including broken windows and worn siding. A notice is posted on the wall near the window. The children are posed in front of the buil...

Date: 1920-07-22

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

GUSN: 375136

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8172-B

Unidentified building, exterior, 17-19 Crossman Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8173-B

The image depicts an unidentified building with a dilapidated exterior located at 17-19 Crossman Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is wooden and in a state of disrepair. In front of the building, there is a vehicle parked on the street, with four people standing around it. Trees and uti...

Date: 1925-09-08

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

GUSN: 375137

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8173-B

Unidentified building, exterior, 17-19 Crossman Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8174-B

The image shows an unidentified wooden building with a partially collapsed roof, located at 17-19 Crossman Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features wooden supports and is surrounded by overgrown vegetation and trees.

Date: 1925-09-08

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

GUSN: 375138

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8174-B

House, front exterior, corner of Curtis Street and Chaucer Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8175-B

The image shows the front exterior of a wooden house located at the corner of Curtis Street and Chaucer Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The house has a pitched roof with two visible windows and is bordered by a picket fence. Two children are seen standing at the fence. In the background, there...

Date: 1924-07-15

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

GUSN: 375139

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8175-B

House, front exterior, corner of Curtis Street and Chaucer Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8176-B

The image shows the exterior of a house located at the corner of Curtis Street and Chaucer Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The side of the house features wooden siding with a small sign. There is a tree in the foreground and another structure is open, revealing an interior space with some debr...

Date: 1924-07-15

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

GUSN: 375140

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8176-B

Store, front exterior, 239-241 D Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8177-B

The image shows the front exterior of a store located at 239-241 D Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are situated on a corner, featuring a multi-story structure with wooden siding and several windows. There are a few children standing on the sidewalk and an early-model car is parked along...

Date: 1924-08-19

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

GUSN: 375141

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8177-B

Unidentified building, rear exterior, 11 Darling Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8178-B

The image shows the rear exterior of an unidentified building located at 11 Darling Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene depicts a yard with various objects, including barrels and other materials. There are several children present in the open space, along with two larger wooden buildings nest...

Date: 1924-08-02

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

GUSN: 375142

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8178-B

Children in car outside unidentified building, rear exterior, 11 Darling Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8179-B

The image depicts children sitting in an open car parked beside a wooden building at the rear exterior of an unidentified structure at 11 Darling Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is characterized by vertical siding and small square windows. A boy stands near the car, looking towards it. T...

Date: 1923-08-02

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

GUSN: 375143

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8179-B

Apartment buildings, front exterior, 1-2 Dexter Court, Boston, Massachusetts, 8180-B

The image shows the front exterior of apartments located at 1-2 Dexter Court in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings is of wood construction with several windows visible on the facade. There are utility poles and wires nearby and the ground in front of the houses is unpaved.

Date: 1923-11-05

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

GUSN: 375144

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8180-B

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