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Grand Panoramic View of the West Side of Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts: Commencing at the Corner of Court Street and Extending to No. 295, Above Winter Street (from Gleason's Pictorial)

Engraver Engraved by William J. Peirce American
Publisher Published Boston by Frederick Gleason American
May 14, 1853
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A view of the buildings along the west side of Washington Street, Boston, arranged in three rows. Signs on most of the buildings identify the businesses that occupy them and streets are indicated below. Pedestrians and carriages shown on the streets and sidewalks. From Gleason's Pictorial, Drawing Room Companion, May 14, 1853.

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  • Title: Grand Panoramic View of the West Side of Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts: Commencing at the Corner of Court Street and Extending to No. 295, Above Winter Street (from Gleason's Pictorial)
  • Engraver: Engraved by William J. Peirce (American, mid-19th century)
  • Publisher: Published Boston by Frederick Gleason (American, 1816–1896)
  • Date: May 14, 1853
  • Medium: Wood engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 14 × 20 15/16 in. (35.5 × 53.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession
  • Object Number: Ref.American.6
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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