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John P. Soule — Masonic Temple, Boston, Mass., No. 624 from the series "Boston and Vicinity"

John P. Soule

Masonic Temple, Boston, Mass., No. 624 from the series "Boston and Vicinity"

1861

Boston's architectural grandeur is captured in sharp detail through this early urban stereocard, showcasing the city's Masonic Temple in its original 19th-century context. The photograph serves as both artistic composition and valuable historical record of Boston's evolving cityscape.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo

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John P. Soule, Masonic Temple, Boston, Mass., No. 624 from the series "Boston and Vicinity", 1861

Boston's architectural grandeur is captured in sharp detail through this early urban stereocard, showcasing the city's Masonic Temple in its original 19th-century context. The photograph serves as both artistic composition and valuable historical record of Boston's evolving cityscape.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo
Year
1861
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Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Monochrome, Albumen Print, Building, Documentary, 19th Century, American, Photograph, Historical, Urban, Architecture

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