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Ruins of the great fire in Boston, November 9 and 10, 1872

Title
Ruins of the great fire in Boston, November 9 and 10, 1872 [graphic] / by J.W. and J.S. Moulton.
Author
J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
Publication
Boston : J.W. and J.S. Moulton, 1872.

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Additional Authors
  • Bates, Joseph L., 1806 or 7-1886.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
32 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 100x178mm.
Summary
Views of the ruins of Boston after the fire of 1872: general views from the New Post office; street views including Devonshire St., Pearl St., Summer and Broad Sts., Kingston St.; Winthrop square with man with top hat and shovel, tent; Franklin St. including view of firemen and fire engine; Washington St., including view of buildings and the Old South Church untouched by the fire; piles of rubble, remains of walls, street partly cleared, smoke still rising in some parts.
Alternative Title
American views.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes one view published by Joseph L. Bates.
  • Views are numbered 351, 353, 355, 357-359, 361, 363, 364, 368, 369, 371-373, 378.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F296
OCLC
NYPG90-F296
Author
J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
Title
Ruins of the great fire in Boston, November 9 and 10, 1872 [graphic] / by J.W. and J.S. Moulton.
Imprint
Boston : J.W. and J.S. Moulton, 1872.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
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Added Author
Bates, Joseph L., 1806 or 7-1886. Publisher
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American views.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F296
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