Historic New England

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

St. Joseph School, front exterior, Mclean Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8330-B

The image shows the front exterior of St. Joseph School located on McLean Street, Boston, Massachusetts. It features the building's facade with a distinctive architectural style, including multiple windows and a fire escape. Two people are visible on the steps in front of the entrance. The street is...

Date: 1916-09-22

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

GUSN: 375284

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8330-B

St. Joseph School, rear exterior, Mclean Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8331-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of St. Joseph School on Mclean Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a brick building with several windows and a fire escape attached. A group of people, including children and an adult, are gathered near the building. A streetlight and a fence line the street...

Date: 1916-09-22

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

GUSN: 375285

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8331-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 257 Maverick Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8332-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified building located at 257 Maverick Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is heavily damaged, with portions of the roof and walls collapsed. Debris is scattered around the building and a temporary wooden fence and rope are visible in t...

Date: 1921-05-12

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

GUSN: 375286

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.8332-B

Silverite Gutterman Co., front exterior, 21 Mathews Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8333-B

The image depicts the front exterior of the Silverite Gutterman Co. building located at 21 Mathews Street, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a brick facade with multiple windows and a visible fire escape. In front of the building, there are several vintage automobiles and a horse-drawn carriage par...

Date: ca. 1925-09-29

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

GUSN: 375287

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8333-B

Unidentified building, rear exterior, 195 Market Street, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 8334-B

The image shows the rear exterior of an unidentified building located at 195 Market Street, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is wooden with an extending section to the left and features window openings and a sloped roof. In the surrounding area, there is grassy terrain with some trees ...

Date: 1925-10-25

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

GUSN: 375288

Ref. Code: PC016.001.003.8334-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 195 Market Street, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 8335-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified building located at 195 Market Street in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story wooden building with a gabled roof and a small cupola. There is a large tree beside the building and a dirt path leading up to it. In the backg...

Date: 1929-10-25

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

GUSN: 375289

Ref. Code: PC016.001.003.8335-B

Tenement houses, exterior, 48-50 Curve Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8336-B

The image shows the exterior of tenement houses located at 48-50 Curve Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are made of wood and brick, with several windows visible on multiple floors. There is debris on the ground near the structures and part of a bridge or elevated railway is visible in ...

Date: 1931-03-31

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

GUSN: 375290

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8336-B

Tenement houses, side exterior, 48-50 Curve Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8338-B

The image shows the side exterior of tenement houses located at 48-50 Curve Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is three stories high and has wooden siding with several windows, some of which are damaged. In the foreground, there is debris scattered on the ground. A bridge can be seen in th...

Date: 1931-03-31

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

GUSN: 375291

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8338-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 48-50 Curve Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8339-B

The image depicts the front exterior of tenement houses located at 48-50 Curve Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is three stories high and constructed from brick, with visible boarded-up windows and a "For Sale" sign on the front facade. The street in the foreground is paved, and surroun...

Date: 1931-03-31

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

GUSN: 375292

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8339-B

Collapsed garage, exterior, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8340-B

The image depicts the exterior of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure has fallen in, with the roof partially on the ground, exposing beams and debris. Some components of the garage are still upright, while the surrounding area is covered with straw or ha...

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375293

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8340-B

Collapsed garage, exterior, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8341-B

The image depicts the collapsed exterior of a garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure has fallen apart, with beams and debris scattered across the site. In the background, parts of a brick building and adjacent structures are visible.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375294

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8341-B

Collapsed garage, side exterior, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8342-B

The image shows the side exterior of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. A large pile of rubble and debris is visible beside a brick building with several large windows. Nearby, there are residential buildings and a bare tree in the background.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375295

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8342-B

Collapsed garage, front exterior, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8343-B

The image shows the front exterior of a collapsed brick garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are large openings in the building's facade where the structure has failed, with debris scattered inside. A vintage car is parked on the street nearby. A child wearing a hat is par...

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375296

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8343-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8344-B

The image shows an interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Debris, including wooden beams and sections of the roof, are scattered across the space. In the background, a large house is visible.

Date: 1921-09-09

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

GUSN: 375297

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8344-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8345-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Numerous wooden beams and debris are scattered across the ground, with some large metal beams visible. The background features brick walls and the partial view of nearby buildings.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375298

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8345-B

Collapsed garage, exterior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8346-B

The image shows a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The foreground features fallen beams and structural debris. In the background, a brick building is partially visible, with two figures standing near its entrance.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375299

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8346-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8347-B

The image shows an interior view of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure appears to have fallen inward, with visible wooden beams and debris scattered on the ground. A portion of the roof can be seen on top, with some vegetation present.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375300

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8347-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8348-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene features debris consisting of wooden beams and metal components, with wires hanging loosely and disordered elements scattered on the ground.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375301

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8348-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8349-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Prominently visible are structural components such as beams and bolts, with dirt and debris scattered around the area.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375302

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8349-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8350-B

The image shows the interior of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes visible structural damage and debris, with machinery parts and a partially intact roof. In the background, buildings are visible through the openings of the garage walls.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375303

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8350-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8351-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes broken wooden beams, tangled wires, and scattered debris on the ground, with parts of the structure caved in.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375304

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8351-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8352-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes debris from the collapse, scattered wooden planks, and a brick wall to the right. Structural elements such as beams and a partially visible roof can be seen amidst the disarr...

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375305

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8352-B

Collapsed garage, front and side exterior, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8353-B

The image shows a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front and side exteriors of the brick structure are visible, with significant debris and roped-off areas. A large tree stands prominently in the foreground.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375306

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8353-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8354-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a large pit with exposed soil and debris, crisscrossed by various wooden beams and planks. Several barrels and structural supports are visible in the background.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375307

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8354-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8355-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is severely damaged, with the roof caved in and debris scattered across the floor. A brick wall with structural damage is visible and there are utility poles and bare tree...

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375308

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8355-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8356-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are scattered debris, wooden beams, and a partially exposed dirt surface with rocks. Various objects, including barrels and machinery parts, are present amidst the debris.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375309

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8356-B

Collapsed garage, interior view, 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8357-B

The image shows the interior view of a collapsed garage located at 1-3 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are sections of the collapsed structure, including fallen beams, debris and a layer of earth.

Date: 1921-02-09

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

GUSN: 375310

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8357-B

Unidentified building, exterior view, 66 Moulton Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8359-B

The image depicts the exterior of an unidentified, partially collapsed building at 66 Moulton Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is visibly dilapidated, with exposed framework and missing walls. Debris is scattered around the foundation.

Date: 1933-09-18

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

GUSN: 375311

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8359-B

Unidentified building, exterior view, 66 Moulton Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8360-B

The image shows an exterior view of an unidentified, multi-story building located at 66 Moulton Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is partially deconstructed or in a state of disrepair, with exposed wooden framework and missing sections of its exterior walls. Bricks and debris ...

Date: 1933-09-18

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

GUSN: 375312

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8360-B

Houses, rear exterior, 117-119 Morton Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8361-B

The image shows the rear exteriors of two houses located at 117-119 Morton Street in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The left house is larger with multiple chimneys, windows, and an extension on the back. The right house is dilapidated, with visible wear on the siding and several windows missin...

Date: 1929-08-07

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

GUSN: 375313

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8361-B

House, rear exterior, 117 Morton Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8363-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a two-story house located at 117 Morton Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house features a wooden facade with several windows on both floors, some of which are open or missing glass. The area is surrounded by grass with a few plants near the struct...

Date: 1929-08-07

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

GUSN: 375314

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8363-B

House, rear exterior, 119 Morton Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8364-B

The image shows the rear exterior of a two-story house located at 119 Morton Street in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house features wooden siding and multiple windows, with a small porch on the side. In the foreground, there is a grassy yard with scattered leaves, and a fence runs along t...

Date: 1929-08-07

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

GUSN: 375315

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8364-B

House, front exterior, 7 Millmont Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8370-B

The image shows the front exterior of a house located at 7 Millmont Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house features a prominent porch with columns and a second story with several windows. It is surrounded by trees and vegetation. A small cupola is visible on the roof.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375316

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8370-B

House, view of roof, 7 Millmont Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8371-B

The image shows the roof of a multi-story house located at 7 Millmont Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The roof is damaged, with visible debris and an exposed interior. A large tree is seen on the right side of the house and a section of the surrounding neighborhood can be seen in the backgro...

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 375317

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8371-B

Apartments above stores, front exterior, 138 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8372-B

The image shows the front exterior of a multi-story building located at 138 Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has several floors of residential apartments above ground-floor storefronts. Visible features include a fire escape running down the facade and various shop signs and disp...

Date: 1917-03-13

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

GUSN: 375318

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8372-B

Convention Hall, Saint Botolph Street, front exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 7898-B

The image shows the front exterior of Convention Hall on Saint Botolph Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick and features arched windows. A prominent sign reading "Convention Hall" is affixed to the corner and an exterior staircase leads from the second floor to the ground. ...

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 374919

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7898-B

St. Francis de Sales School, exterior, demolished, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7899-B

The image shows the exterior of St. Francis de Sales School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Several children are gathered on the sidewalk in front of a brick building with a metal staircase leading to a door. The school has large windows and the year "MCMXIII" (1913) is inscribed on the building's corner...

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 374920

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7899-B

St. Francis de Sales School, exterior, demolished, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7900-B

The image shows the exterior of St. Francis de Sales School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a set of stairs with a metal railing leading up to the building. A piece of luggage is visible on the ground near the stairs. The building features brick walls and multiple windows with...

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 374921

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7900-B

Unidentified building, 36 Saint James Street, exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7901-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified building located at 36 Saint James Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features a worn wooden facade with two distinct doors, one with windows, and a small upper-level window. A fence and overgrown foliage are visible alongside the building....

Date: 1923-09-18

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

GUSN: 374922

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7901-B

Leo XIII School, St. Thomas Street, exterior, demolished, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, 7902-B

The image depicts the exterior of Leo XIII School, located on St. Thomas Street in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features a brick facade with visible windows. Children are seen descending an outside staircase located on the side of the building. The area is shaded by trees linin...

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 374923

Ref. Code: PC016.001.009.7902-B

Leo XIII School, St. Thomas Street, exterior, demolished, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, 7903-B

The image shows the exterior of Leo XIII School on St. Thomas Street in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features several arched and rectangular windows, with a fire escape visible on the side. Four people are standing near the building and a horse-drawn carriage is partially visib...

Date: 1916-09-20

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

GUSN: 374924

Ref. Code: PC016.001.009.7903-B

Unidentified building, 78-84 Seaver Street, exterior, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7916-B

The image depicts an exterior view of an unidentified building under construction or renovation at 78-84 Seaver Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is partially scaffolded and a tree stands nearby. A paved road with a vintage car parked alongside is visible in the foreground with ot...

Date: 1929-11-19

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

GUSN: 374925

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7916-B

Unidentified building, 78-84 Seaver Street, exterior, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 7917-B

The image depicts the exterior of an unidentified building located at 78-84 Seaver Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure appears to be under construction or partially demolished, with visible beams and framework. There are trees in front of the building and a street with tram track...

Date: 1929-11-19

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

GUSN: 374926

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7917-B

Holy Trinity School, Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 7918-B

The image depicts the exterior of Holy Trinity School on Shawmut Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a three-story brick building with multiple windows and a cross on the roof. There are a few pedestrians visible on the sidewalk in front of the building.

Date: 1920-1939

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

GUSN: 374927

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7918-B

Second hand clothing store, 163 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 7919-B

The image shows a storefront located at 163 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, used as a second-hand clothing store. The two-story wooden building features several large windows on the ground floor, with two wooden beams supporting the facade. A horse-drawn cart is visible on the street in front...

Date: 1927-03-24

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

GUSN: 374928

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7919-B

Second hand clothing store, 163 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 7920-B

The image depicts a row of buildings on Shawmut Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. The central focus is a wooden building with a storefront displaying second-hand clothing. Adjacent to it is a brick building with a sign advertising furniture. A vintage car is parked in front of the buildings on the st...

Date: 1927-03-24

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

GUSN: 374929

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7920-B

Apartment building, exterior, Short Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7921-B

The image shows the exterior of a two-story wooden apartment building located on Short Street in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The facade features several windows and a door. A notice sign is visible on the wall next to the door. The building is set against a small patch of grass.

Date: 1923-07-20

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

GUSN: 374930

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7921-B

Apartment building, exterior, 4 Short Street Place, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7922-B

The image shows the exterior of aan apartment building located at 4 Short Street Place, Charlestown, Massachusetts. The building features wooden siding with visible damage on a window, where some panes are missing. There is a brick foundation with an open, partially collapsed lower area, and a small...

Date: 1922-11-17

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

GUSN: 374931

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7922-B

Apartment building, exterior, 4 Short Street Place, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7923-B

The image depicts the exterior of an apartment building located at 4 Short Street Place, Charlestown, Massachusetts. It is a two-story, wooden structure with multiple windows, some of which have shutters and visible damage. The entrance features a simple doorway with steps leading up to it. The surr...

Date: 1922-11-17

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

GUSN: 374932

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7923-B

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