Breakneck Steps, at the foot of which was found the body of Champlin [Quebec.] Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking up the steep flight of steps, with passers-by posed for the camera on either side of the street. Stereo half.
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking along Washington from a high vantage point, with horse-drawn trams in the carriageway. Photograph taken before the fire of 1872 (see prints 256-263). Stereo half, arched top.
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View along Washington Street, taken before the fire of 1872 (see print 257, taken from the same viewpoint after the fire). Stereo half, arched top.
Genre: Historical Events View of burnt-out buildings after the great Boston fire of November 1872, with police and other officials posed in the foreground. Stereo half, arched top.