Historic New England

Wharves, exterior, 541 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8216-B

The image shows the exterior of a wharf building located at 541 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features a prominent tower with a weather vane on top. Several people, including children, are visible outside the building. A vintage car is parked nearby.

Date: 1923-07-20

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

GUSN: 375181

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8216-B

Wharves, exterior, 541 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8217-B

The image shows an exterior view of the wharves at 541 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden structures and piers situated along the waterfront. In the background, there are buildings with signage, including "CONSTITUTION" and "C.M.C.S. & W. CO. CONSTRUCTION STORES." A ship's mas...

Date: 1923-07-20

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

GUSN: 375182

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8217-B

Stores and tenement houses, rear exterior, corner of Harrison Avenue and Hunneman Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8218-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of stores and tenement houses at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Hunneman Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. It shows wooden buildings with multiple windows, a snow-covered ground, and a wooden fence. Laundry is hanging on a clothesline stretching across ...

Date: 1921-02-24

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

GUSN: 375183

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8218-B

Stores and tenement houses, front exterior, corner of Harrison Avenue and Hunneman Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8219-B

The image depicts the front exterior of stores and tenement houses at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Hunneman Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a large, multi-story building with a mansard roof, containing multiple dormer windows. The ground floor has several storefronts with sig...

Date: 1921-02-24

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

GUSN: 375184

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8219-B

Stores and tenement houses, front exterior, corner of Harrison Avenue and Hunneman Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8220-B

The image shows the front exterior of stores and tenement houses at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Hunneman Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building on the corner features multiple dormer windows on the roof and several storefronts with signs in the windows. The street is cobbleston...

Date: 1921-02-24

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

GUSN: 375185

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8220-B

Unidentified building, rear exterior, 269 Heath Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8221-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of an unidentified building located at 269 Heath Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features wooden siding and is bordered by a fenced area. Three children are standing near the building, with a few other buildings visible in the background.

Date: 1924-07-15

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

GUSN: 375186

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8221-B

Unidentified building surrounded by houses, exterior, 271 Heath Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8222-B

The image shows an unidentified building surrounded by several houses at 271 Heath Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has a prominent cupola with a weather vane on top. In the foreground, there is some foliage and a clothesline with white garments hanging. Nearby houses are parti...

Date: 1924-07-15

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

GUSN: 375187

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8222-B

Unidentified building surrounded by houses, front exterior, 271 Heath Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8223-B

The image shows a wooden building with a small tower on the roof, located at 271 Heath Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. It is surrounded by neighboring houses. The building has large double doors and a small window on its front exterior. There are two early 20th-century automobiles parked i...

Date: 1924-07-15

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

GUSN: 375188

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8223-B

House, Hemman Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8224-B

The image shows a two-story house with an attic located on Hemman Street in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The house is surrounded by trees and has a wooden exterior. A "For Sale" sign is visible in front of the house. There is an unpaved road in the foreground.

Date: 1924-07-15

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

GUSN: 375189

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8224-B

Unidentified building, Hemman Street, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8225-B

The image shows an unidentified building located on Hemman Street in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is wooden with a pitched roof and has a prominent double door on the front. There is some vegetation surrounding the building and trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1924-07-15

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

GUSN: 375190

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8225-B

Stores, exterior view, corner of Elm Street and High Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8226-B

The image shows an exterior view of stores located at the corner of Elm Street and High Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are two-story wooden structures, with visible signage including "Salada Tea" displayed in the window. The street is paved and there are several buildings in the back...

Date: 1920-07-22

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

GUSN: 375191

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8226-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 19-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8228-B

The image shows the front exterior of a row of tenement houses located at 19-25 Hubert Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The brick buildings are three stories tall with multiple windows and doorways. A sidewalk runs in front of the buildings, and a fire hydrant and street lamp are visible al...

Date: 1923-06-01

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

GUSN: 375192

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8228-B

Tenement houses, side exterior, 19-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8229-B

The image depicts the side exterior of tenement houses located at 19-25 Hubert Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. This street view shows a row of brick buildings with several windows, some of which have curtains. A horse-drawn cart is visible on the adjacent road and there is a wooden fence i...

Date: 1923-06-01

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

GUSN: 375193

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8229-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 19-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8230-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 19-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are brick with multiple windows, some with shutters. Laundry is hanging on lines stretched between the buildings. In the foreground, there are makeshift poles supporting...

Date: 1923-06-01

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

GUSN: 375194

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8230-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 19-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8231-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 19-25 Hubert Street in the Roxbury area of Boston, Massachusetts. The brick building features several windows, some of which have shutters or coverings. There are two doorways visible, with children standing near one of the entrances. T...

Date: 1923-06-01

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

GUSN: 375195

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8231-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 19-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8232-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 19-25 Hubert Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The brick buildings have multiple windows, some with shutters, and clotheslines are strung across the space, with various garments hanging on them. The ground is unpaved, with some ...

Date: 1923-06-01

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

GUSN: 375196

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8232-B

Two children standing near tenement houses, rear exterior, 19-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8233-B

The image shows two children standing near the rear exterior of tenement houses at 19-25 Hubert Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story brick structures with several windows, some featuring laundry hanging outside. A poorly maintained wooden fence and scattered debris...

Date: 1923-06-01

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

GUSN: 375197

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8233-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 21-23-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8234-B

The image shows the front exterior of tenement houses located at 21-25 Hubert Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three stories high and constructed of brick. Several windows, doorways, a sidewalk, a street lamp, and a fire hydrant are visible. A person is standing in one of ...

Date: 1924-07-23

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

GUSN: 375198

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8234-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 21-23-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8235-B

The image shows the front exterior of tenement houses located at 21, 23, and 25 Hubert Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story with brick facades, featuring numerous windows, some with shutters. In front of the tenements, a covered wagon is visible, situated amidst an...

Date: 1924-07-23

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

GUSN: 375199

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8235-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 21-23-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8236-B

The image shows the rear exterior view of tenement houses located at 21-25 Hubert Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The brick buildings feature multiple floors with rows of windows, some of which have laundry hanging outside. Various utility poles and lines are visible and there is a wooden ...

Date: 1923-07-23

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

GUSN: 375200

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8236-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 21-23-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8237-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 21-25 Hubert Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are made of brick, with several windows visible, some with shutters and others exposed. In the foreground, there is an open yard with scattered debris and large barrel...

Date: 1923-07-23

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

GUSN: 375201

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8237-B

Tenement houses, corner exterior, 21-23-25 Hubert Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8238-B

The image shows the exterior corner of tenement houses located at 21-25 Hubert Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. Three adjacent wooden structures are visible, each with two stories and front porches. The ground in front of the houses is unpaved and a lamppost stands nearby. The right side of...

Date: 1923-07-23

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

GUSN: 375202

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8238-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 45-47-49-51 Hudson Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8239-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 45-51 Hudson Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes multiple windows with some showing hanging laundry, a fire escape ladder, and various scattered wooden crates and debris on the ground. The brick building's back faÃ§ade a...

Date: 1925-10-02

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

GUSN: 375203

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8239-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 45-47-49-51 Hudson Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8240-B

The image depicts the front exterior of tenement houses located at 45-51 Hudson Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story with uniform windows and flat roofs featuring dormer windows. A street runs in front of the buildings, with early 20th-century vehicles parked along the curb. ...

Date: 1925-10-02

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

GUSN: 375204

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8240-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 45-47-49-51 Hudson Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8241-B

The image shows the front exterior of tenement houses located at 45-51 Hudson Street in Boston, Massachusetts. These are multi-story brick buildings with several windows, and there are two people standing on the sidewalk in front of the buildings. The street has some debris and a wooden structure le...

Date: 1925-10-02

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

GUSN: 375205

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8241-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 45-47-49-51 Hudson Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8242-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 45-51 Hudson Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Brick buildings with multiple doors and windows are visible. Clothes are hanging on a line above the paved ground and there is scattered debris on the ground. Stairs lead up to the doors and...

Date: 1925-10-02

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

GUSN: 375206

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8242-B

Tenement houses, front exterior, 45-47-49-51 Hudson Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8243-B

The image depicts the front exterior of tenement houses located at 45-51 Hudson Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are multi-story with a brick facade. Signs for "Matthew Aprons" and "MFG Co Dresses" are visible in the windows on the lower level. An American flag is displayed on the fron...

Date: 1925-10-02

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

GUSN: 375207

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8243-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 1474 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, 8244-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified building located at 1474 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts. It is a multi-story wooden structure with several windows, some of which have shutters. The ground level features a sign that advertises "Perfect Oil Heaters." A partial...

Date: 1924-02-29

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

GUSN: 375208

Ref. Code: PC016.001.008.8244-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, 1474 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, 8245-B

The image shows the side exterior of an unidentified building at 1474 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a multi-story wooden building with several windows, some of which are damaged or open. The building has a stone foundation and there is a partially visible woo...

Date: 1924-02-29

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

GUSN: 375209

Ref. Code: PC016.001.008.8245-B

Store, side and rear exterior, 72 Kemble Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8246-B

The image depicts the side and rear exterior of a store located at 72 Kemble Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a snow-covered ground in an alleyway. The wooden structure has a slanted roof with some wear visible, and adjoining brick industrial buildings can be seen in the ...

Date: 1923-02-02

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

GUSN: 375210

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8246-B

Store, front exterior, 72 Kemble Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8247-B

The image shows the front exterior of a store located at 72 Kemble Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground is a snow-covered street. The building is made of wood with boarded-up windows and a partially damaged roof. There is also a partial view of a car on the right side ...

Date: 1923-02-02

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

GUSN: 375211

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8247-B

Store, front exterior, 72 Kemble Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8248-B

The image depicts the front exterior of a store at 72 Kemble Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a wooden structure, with visible damage to the roof and siding. There is snow on the ground in front of the building. Several windows and doorways are visible along the facade.

Date: 1921-02-24

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

GUSN: 375212

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8248-B

Unidentified buildings, front exterior, 2-4 Kenton Road, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8251-B

The image shows the front exterior of unidentified buildings located at 2-4 Kenton Road in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings feature prominent pitched roofs and visible support structures. There is foliage in the background and a sidewalk runs along the front of the buildings. A blu...

Date: 1920-06-10

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

GUSN: 375213

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8251-B

Unidentified buildings, front exterior, 2-4 Kenton Road, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8252-B

The image shows the front exterior of a clapboard building at 2-4 Kenton Road, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features a central large double door with an overhang, flanked by windows and smaller doors. A dormer is visible on the angled roof and there is a small cupola with a wea...

Date: 1920-06-10

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

GUSN: 375214

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8252-B

Unidentified buildings, front exterior, 2-4 Kenton Road, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8253-B

The image shows the front exterior of unidentified buildings at 2-4 Kenton Road, West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is two-story with a gable roof, wooden siding, and several windows, some of which are broken. A large wooden door is visible on the lower level, alongside other smaller...

Date: 1920-06-10

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

GUSN: 375215

Ref. Code: PC016.001.015.8253-B

Shed, front exterior, 139 Lamartine Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8254-B

The image shows the front exterior of a shed located at 139 Lamartine Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure has a sloping roof with visible damage and is surrounded by piles of gravel. In the background, there are trees and a multi-story residential building.

Date: 1923-08-02

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

GUSN: 375216

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8254-B

Codman house, interior view of unidentified room, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-580

The image depicts an interior view of an unidentified room in the Codman House, located in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The room features several pieces of furniture, including upholstered chairs, sofas, and tables. A prominent fireplace is situated on one wall, adorned with decorative items and flanked ...

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374835

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-580

Codman house, interior view of unidentified room, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-581

The image shows an interior view of an unidentified room in the Codman House, located in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The room features a fireplace with a mantel decorated with small objects and vases. Above the mantel, a large framed painting is hung. The space includes several armchairs with patterned ...

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374836

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-581

Codman house, interior view of unidentified room, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-582

The image shows an interior view of an unidentified room in the Codman House, located in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The room features a fireplace with framed artwork and several decorative items on the mantel. A rocking chair is positioned near the fireplace, surrounded by tables with books and a lamp....

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374837

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-582

Codman house, interior view of bedroom, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-583

The image depicts the interior view of a bedroom in Codman House, Lincoln, Massachusetts. It features an iron-framed bed with white linens on the left. In the center, there is a dressing table with an ornate mirror above it, flanked by two windows with patterned curtains. A chair is positioned betwe...

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374838

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-583

Codman house, interior view of bedroom, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-584

The image depicts the interior view of a bedroom in the Codman House, located in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The room features a fireplace with logs and a decorative mantel adorned with candles and vases. A framed picture hangs above the mantel. In the foreground, there are two beds, and a wicker chair ...

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374839

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-584

Codman house, interior view of billiard room, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-585

This image shows the interior of the billiard room in the Codman House in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A billiard table is centrally placed under an elaborate, multi-shaded ceiling light fixture. The room is detailed with wooden paneling, a fireplace adorned with decorative elements, and framed artwork o...

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374840

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-585

Codman house, interior view of billiard room, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-586

The image shows the interior view of the billiard room at Codman House in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A large billiard table occupies the center of the room, with a decorative chandelier hanging above it. The room features a fireplace adorned with various objects, including framed artwork above the mant...

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374841

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-586

Exterior view of the Codman house, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-587

The image shows the exterior view of the Codman House in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The house is a large, multi-story structure with numerous windows and is partially obscured by tall trees. A grassy lawn extends in front of the house and there is a small group of people sitting under one of the trees.

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374842

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-587

Codman house, interior view of unidentified room, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-588

The image shows the interior of an unidentified room in the Codman House, Lincoln, Massachusetts. The room is furnished with several upholstered chairs and a sofa, all with patterned fabrics. There are ornate carpets on the floor and a variety of decorative items, including lamps, vases, and framed ...

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374843

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-588

View of the grounds of the Codman Estate, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-589

The image shows the expansive, landscaped grounds of the Codman Estate in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The scene features a variety of large trees and open grassy areas, with gently rolling hills in the background.

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374844

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-589

"Hallowe'en Greeting"

Illustration of a witch surrounded by pumpkins and a black cat, holding the tail of a mouse. Text reads, "Hallowe'en Greeting, A bat and a cat, green-eyed pumpkins, too, A nice crawly mouse and best wishes for YOU."

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374861

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.013

Donut-shaped greeting card, "For a fair fortune the fates we quote"

Donut-shaped greeting card. Tecxt inside reads: For a fair fortune the fates we quote, "The position of a candle carefully note, with eyes blindfolded you'll be turned thrice about, then try your hardest to blow the candle out."

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374862

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.014

"Tu-wit tu-wit tu-woo, We're wise little owls, we two"

Illustration of two owls perched on a crescent moon. Text reads, "Tu-wit tu-wit tu-woo, We're wise little owls, we two. In the moon's bright beam, This Hallowe'en, We hoot a greeting to you."

Date: 1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374863

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.015

"Hallowe'en Greetings"

Illustration of hanging harvest baskets, including the head of a black cat, a jack-o-lantern, and candles. Text reads, "Hallowe'en Greetings, This is the night o' Hallowe'en When the witchie might be seen Some o' them black, some o' them green, Some o' them like a turkey bean."

Date: circa 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374865

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.016

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