[Construction of South Station, Boston, Mass.] [graphic]. 1896-1900.

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[Construction of South Station, Boston, Mass.] [graphic]. 1896-1900.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/297428576

A collection of 53 cyanotype photographs documenting the Boston Terminal Company's building of South Station, a major railroad and subway terminal in central Boston, Mass. In addition to construction views, there are photographs of the old passenger depots replaced by South Station. Includes one group portrait of six of the engineers and architects.

53 photographic prints on paper : cyanotypes ; sheet 21 x 31 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7274799

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