Beacon Hill, From the Present Site of the Reservoir Between Hancock & Temple Sts.

Item Information

Title:
Beacon Hill, From the Present Site of the Reservoir Between Hancock & Temple Sts.
Description:
The Beacon Hill Monument is shown at left, atop Beacon Hill, which is in the process of being cut away. The State House occupies the right side of the image. Men and horses are shown working on reducing the size of the hill. Boston: Smith, Knight Tappan, 1858 Based on a drawing by J. R. Smith, 1811-1812
Creator:
Bufford, J. H.
Date:
1858
Format:
Prints
Location:
Massachusetts Historical Society
Collection (local):
Massachusetts Historical Society Collection
Subjects:
Thurston, William--Homes and haunts--Pictorial works
Bowdoin St. (Boston, Mass.)--Pictorial works
Beacon Hill (Boston, Mass.)--Pictorial works
Boston (Mass.)--Pictorial works
Smith, John Rubens, 1775-1849
Link to Item:
http://www.masshist.org/database/589
Terms of Use:
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Language:
English
Identifier:
nuview_589