John A. Fox collection [graphic]. 1884-1913.

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John A. Fox collection [graphic]. 1884-1913.

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A collection of photographic prints and sketchbooks pertaining to the life and career of the architect John A. Fox (1835-1920). The collection includes two photographic portraits of Fox in his office (ca. 1895); 3 photographs of John A. Fox's house at 25 Trull Street in Dorchester, Mass.; 27 panoramic views of a rural site (possibly Hanover, N.H.); several panoramic photographs of Dorchester, Mass. from Meeting House Hill; and photographs of houses in Dorchester, Mass, including six photographs of the Edward Everett House, 3 photographs of the Harris-Capen House, and 2 photographs of Fox family homes. The two sketchbooks contain drawings of various buildings, ships, and sites by John A. Fox.

60 photographic prints, 2 sketchbooks.

Boston Athenaeum

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