Image of a perspective view of the American House showing a street view with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages. The American House hotel was located on Hanover Street in Boston, Massachusetts, and was operated by Lewis Rice and Son. Probable date based on advertisements in Boston Globe that reference Lewis Rice & Son as proprietors. "J.H. Bufford's Lith. 260 Washington St. Boston."--text, bottom margin centered. "The American House with the addition is the largest and best arranged Hotel in New England, possessing all the Modern improvements for the accommodation of the travelling public."--text, bottom margin centered.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 51.75 x 74.93 cm (20 3/8 x 29 1/2 in.)
Hotels--Pictorial works Horse-drawn vehicles--Pictorial works Streets--Pictorial works Lewis Rice & Son Lithographs--Color--1850-1875. (gmgpc) Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc) Views. (gmgpc)
Place
Boston (Mass.)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Travel & Exploration Large Size The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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