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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793949

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The image shows two pieces of paper with real estate advertisements, likely from an old newspaper or classified section.

The larger paper at the top contains several real estate listings:

  1. A retail location for sale or lease near the corner of Boylston and Tremont Streets, 50-foot frontage, listed under Coffin & Taber Real Estate, 24 Milk Street.
  2. Houses and apartments in Beacon Hill and Back Bay, offered by WM. C. Codman & Son, 30 Charles St., with a phone number listed as Haymarket 2460.
  3. A rental property in Beacon Hill, described as a ten-room house, private home, ultra modern, and available for furnished rent. The address is given as E.D.A., Transcript, Boston.
  4. Farms for sale or lease, with a specific mention of Sharon Farm, which includes details about the property: 30 acres of fertile soil, suitable for general crops, with a cottage, running water, and electric lights. The lease price is $5.00 per year, and the telephone number is listed as Hyde Park 0119-W.

The smaller paper at the bottom advertises a house for sale in Beacon Hill, West Cedar Street, described as a small house of eight rooms and two bathrooms, having a kitchen and dining room on the first floor, in perfect order. The seller's name is Hugh P. McNally, and the real estate agent is Carl L. Stucklen. The telephone number is listed as Kenmore 5970.

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The image consists of two yellowed pieces of paper with printed real estate advertisements on them. The larger piece of paper at the top contains several advertisements:

  1. The first advertisement is for a retail location for sale or lease near the corner of Boylston and Tremont Streets, with a 50-foot front. It is listed by "COFFIN & TABER Real Estate" located at 24 Milk Street.

  2. The second advertisement is for houses and apartments in Beacon Hill and Back Bay. It offers a complete list of the best offerings and is listed by "WM. C. CODMAN & SON" located at 30 Charles St., Haymarket 2460.

  3. The third advertisement is for a ten-room house in Beacon Hill, described as ultra-modern, furnished, and available to a desirable tenant. The contact address is E.D.A., Transcript, Boston.

  4. The fourth advertisement is for "SHARON FARM," a 30-acre farm with machine-tended fertile soil, suitable for general crops. It includes a cottage with 4 rooms, an alcove, a large pantry, running water, and electric lights. The lease is $5.00 per year, and the contact number is HYD e Park 0119-W.

The smaller piece of paper at the bottom contains an advertisement for a property on West Cedar Street in Beacon Hill. It is for sale, described as a small house with eight rooms and two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a dining room on the first floor, and is in perfect order. The contact person is Hugh P. McNally, Carl L. Stucklen. The telephone number provided is KENmore 5970.

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This image shows two aged, yellowed newspaper clippings from a vintage real estate section, laid flat on a plain, light-gray background.

The top, larger clipping is a column of classified advertisements from a bygone era, likely early to mid-20th century. It has a slightly torn right edge. The ads are arranged in distinct blocks with headings in bold, capitalized type. The content includes:

  • “FOR SALE OR LEASE RETAIL LOCATION”: Near the corner of Boylston and Tremont Streets (50-foot front), offered by COFFIN & TABER Real Estate, located at 24 Milk Street (reference code r12).
  • “HOUSES and APARTMENTS Beacon Hill and Back Bay”: A complete list of offerings by WM. C. CODMAN & SON at 30 Charles St., Haymarket 2460 (reference code r13).
  • “Real Estate::In the City::Rent”: Advertising a BEACON HILL ten-room, ultra-modern private home for rent, furnished to a desirable tenant. Contact: E.D.A., Transcript, Boston (reference code r114C).
  • “Farms for Sale or Lease”: Featuring SHARON FARM, a 30-acre property with fertile soil suitable for general crops, cottages, alcoves, a large pantry, running water, and electric lights. Leased for $5.00 per year, with contact Tel. HYD e Park 6119-W (reference code r21).

The bottom, smaller clipping is a single, more professionally formatted ad from a different publication or section, framed with a thin border. It advertises:

  • “BEACON HILL — WEST CEDAR STREET” for sale.
  • Description: A small house of eight rooms and two bathrooms, with a kitchen and dining room on the first floor, described as “in perfect order.”
  • Real estate agents listed: HUGH P. MCNALLY and CARI L. STUCKLEN.
  • A phone number is visible at the top: “Tel. KEN more 8970”.

Both clippings are printed in black ink on yellowed paper, reflecting their age. They provide a snapshot of Boston real estate listings from a past decade, with a strong focus on the Beacon Hill area.

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The image shows a vintage real estate advertisement, featuring two different property listings. The first listing, displayed on a larger piece of paper, is for a retail location at the corner of Baylston and Tremont Streets. It is described as a 50-foot front, and the real estate agency is Coffin & Taber. The second listing, displayed on a smaller piece of paper, is for a ten-room house in Beacon Hill, Boston. It is described as a private home, ultra-modern, and will be rented furnished to a desirable tenant. The advertisement includes contact information for the real estate agency, Wm. C. Codman & Son, located at 30 Charles St. Haymarket, Boston.

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The image shows two pieces of paper with text written on them. The first paper is larger and has a rectangular shape. It contains information about real estate, including houses, apartments, and farms. The text is written in black and white, and it appears to be a list of properties available for sale or lease. The second piece of paper is smaller and has a square shape. It contains information about a specific property, including its address and contact details. The text is also written in black and white, and it appears to be a flyer or advertisement for the property.

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The image shows two vintage real estate advertisements printed on aged, slightly worn paper. Both advertisements are designed to promote property sales or rentals, likely from an earlier era, given the style and layout. Here's a detailed description of each advertisement:

Top Advertisement:

  • Title: "Real Estate In the City—Sell, Let"
  • Headline: "FOR SALE OR LEASE RETAIL LOCATION"
  • Location: Near the corner of Boylston and Tremont Streets, with a 50-foot frontage on Milk Street.
  • Broker: Coffin & Taber Real Estate, located at 24 Milk Street.
  • Listing Price: £12.
  • Additional Listings:
    • Houses and Apartments: Beacon Hill and Back Bay offerings, listed by Wm. C. Codman & Son at 30 Charles St., Haymarket 2460, priced at £18.
    • Real Estate in the City—Rent: Beacon Hill, a ten-room house for rent, described as a private home with modern amenities. The address is given as D.D.A., Transcript, Boston, and the rental price is £11/14d.
    • Farms for Sale or Lease: Sharon Farm, a 30-acre property with a cottage, suitable for general crops, and additional features like a large pantry, running water, and electric lights. The lease price is £5.00 per year, with contact details provided (Tel. HYD & Park 011-W).

Bottom Advertisement:

  • Title: "Beacon Hill"
  • Address: West Cedar Street
  • Property Details: A small house of eight rooms and two bathrooms, with a kitchen and dining room on the first floor, described as being in perfect order.
  • Broker: Hugh P. McNally, Carl L. Stucklen.
  • Contact Information: Telephone number provided as "KEN more 5070."

General Observations:

  • Design and Layout: The advertisements use a classic, serif font typical of early 20th-century print media. The text is organized into clear sections, with bold headings and concise descriptions.
  • Condition: The paper appears aged, with slight discoloration and wear, suggesting historical significance.
  • Content: The advertisements focus on real estate opportunities in Beacon Hill, a well-known neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. They highlight both residential and commercial properties, including houses, apartments, and farmland.

These advertisements provide insight into real estate practices and property listings from a bygone era, emphasizing location, amenities, and pricing details.

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The image presents a collection of three vintage newspaper clippings, each featuring advertisements for real estate properties in Boston, Massachusetts. The clippings are arranged vertically, with the top two overlapping slightly, creating a layered effect.

Clipping 1:

  • Title: "Real Estate: In the City: Sell, Let"
  • Description: This clipping advertises a retail location for sale or lease, situated near the corner of Boylston and Tremont Streets, 50 feet from Coffin & Taber Real Estate at 24 Milk Street.
  • Contact Information: The advertisement includes the contact information of W.M.C. Codman & Son, located at 30 Charles St., Hay Market 2460.

Clipping 2:

  • Title: "Real Estate: In the City: Rent"
  • Description: This clipping promotes a ten-room house, private home, ultra modern, and will rent furnished to desirable tenant. The address is B.F.A., Transcript, Boston.
  • Contact Information: The advertisement includes the contact information of Hugh P. McNally and Carl L. Stucklen.

Clipping 3:

  • Title: "Beacon Hill West Cedar Street"
  • Description: This clipping advertises a small house of eight rooms and two bathrooms, having kitchen and dining room on first floor; in perfect order.
  • Contact Information: The advertisement includes the contact information of Hugh P. McNally and Carl L. Stucklen.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the vintage newspaper clippings.

Overall, the image showcases a collection of vintage real estate advertisements from Boston, Massachusetts, highlighting the city's diverse properties and neighborhoods.

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The image features two newspaper clippings, one larger than the other, set against a light gray background. The larger clipping is positioned vertically and appears to be an advertisement for real estate listings in the Boston area, specifically highlighting properties in Beacon Hill and Back Bay. The smaller clipping is placed horizontally below the larger one and seems to be another real estate listing, although the details are not as clear due to its smaller size.

Both clippings have a yellowed appearance, suggesting that they are old newspaper cutouts. The text on the clippings is in black ink, with some words and phrases underlined or emphasized in bold font. The overall design of the clippings suggests that they were created in the early 20th century, possibly during the 1920s or 1930s.

The background of the image is a plain light gray color, which helps to focus attention on the newspaper clippings. There are no other objects or features in the image, making it a simple yet effective presentation of the clippings. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the types of real estate listings that were available in Boston during the early 20th century.

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The image presents a pair of aged newspaper clippings, likely from the early 20th century, set against a light gray background. The clippings are arranged vertically, with the larger one positioned above the smaller one.

Larger Clipping:

  • Title: "Real Estate - In the City - Sell, Let"
  • Content:
    • Advertisements for various real estate properties, including:
      • A retail location for sale or lease near the corner of Boylston and Tremont Streets
      • Houses and apartments in Beacon Hill and Back Bay
      • A ten-room house for rent on Beacon Hill
      • Farms for sale or lease, including Sharon Farm
  • Real Estate Agents:
    • Coffin & Taber
    • Wm. C. Codman & Son
    • E.D.A.

Smaller Clipping:

  • Title: "BEACON HILL WEST CEDAR STREET"
  • Content:
    • Advertisement for a small house of eight rooms and two bathrooms for sale on West Cedar Street
  • Real Estate Agents:
    • Hugh P. McNally
    • Carl L. Stucklen

The clippings appear to be from a Boston newspaper, given the mention of specific locations such as Beacon Hill and Back Bay. The advertisements suggest that the clippings are from a real estate section, highlighting various properties available for sale or rent in the area.

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The image presents a collection of two vintage real estate advertisements, likely from the early 20th century.

Top Advertisement:

  • The top advertisement is a yellowed newspaper clipping with a rectangular shape and rough edges.
  • It features a list of properties for sale or lease in Boston's Beacon Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods.
  • The ad includes the following information:
    • A retail location near the corner of Boylston and Tremont Streets
    • Houses and apartments in Beacon Hill and Back Bay
    • Contact information for Coffin & Taber Real Estate and Wm. C. Codman & Son

Bottom Advertisement:

  • The bottom advertisement is a small, rectangular card with a black border and a decorative design.
  • It appears to be an index card or a business card.
  • The ad features the following information:
    • A small house for sale on West Cedar Street in Beacon Hill
    • Details about the property, including eight rooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, and dining room on the first floor
    • Contact information for Hugh P. McNally and Carl L. Stucklen

Background:

  • The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the advertisements.

Overall, the image showcases two vintage real estate advertisements that provide a glimpse into the Boston housing market during the early 20th century.