Amherst House on South Pleasant Street
Title
Amherst House on South Pleasant Street
Subject
Amherst (Mass.)
Description
View of the first incarnation of the Amherst House. It was previously known as the Boltwood Tavern. The establishment was sold in 1838 and the building was enlarged and the name changed to the Amherst House. There were community dinners held in the dining rooms here at times. This view shows a number of guests standing on the balcony. The building was destroyed by fire on July 4, 1879.
Creator
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903
Publisher
Jones Library Special Collections
Date
Before 1879
Rights
This digital file may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Relation
Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections
Format
image/jpeg
Language
English
Type
Photographs
Identifier
LOV0383; Folder: Amherst- Streets- South Pleasant- Buildings- Hotels- Amherst House (burned 1879)
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
3.7 x 6 in.
Condition
good
Collection
Citation
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903, “Amherst House on South Pleasant Street,” Digital Amherst, accessed November 2, 2024, https://digitalamherst.org/items/show/470.