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Title
Boston Dry Goods Store
Alternative Title
Security Pacific National Bank Photo Collection
Date Created and/or Issued
Circa 188-?
Contributing Institution
Los Angeles Public Library
Collection
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
Rights Information
Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information.
Description
View of the front of the Boston Dry Goods Store. The architects are Eisen and Hunt. The multi-storied building has striped awnings on the first and second floors. The roof edge is crenalated and the windows on the top floor are arched. The facade is decorated with classical motifs. Three women are window-shopping in front of the large display window. A fire hydrant is at the side. The Boston Store was first started at Spring and Temple Street in 1883 by J.W. Robinson.
Type
image
Format
1 photograph :b&w
Photographic prints
Identifier
00059150
Security Pacific National Bank Collection
N-000-009 8x10; L.A.-Shops and stores-Department stores-Boston Dry Goods Store.
CARL0000062658
http://173.196.26.125/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/105125
Subject
Boston Dry Goods Store (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Stores & shops--California--Los Angeles
Department stores--California--Los Angeles
Decoration and ornament, Architectural
Streets--California--Los Angeles
Robinson, J.W
Hunt, Myron,1868-1952

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