Royall House and slave quarters (1736 to 1896), Medford, Mass.

Royall House and slave quarters (1736 to 1896), Medford, Mass.

Item Information

Title:
Royall House and slave quarters (1736 to 1896), Medford, Mass.
Description:
The Royall Mansion, Medford, Mass. Royall Mansion, one of the most interesting buildings in New England. The original house of Winthrop, built about 1631, with its oak frame brought from England, is supposed to be incorporated into this house. The present form of the building dates from 1737, when Isaac Royall constructed one of the most luxurious homes of the times. In the yard is still standing the brick building used as slave quarters. The mansion became the headquarters of General Stark in 1775. It is now used as historical rooms and is crowded full of the most interesting relics.
Photographer:
Abdalian, Leon H., 1884-1967
Name on Item:
By Leon H. Abdalian
Date:
[November 2, 1920]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Gelatin silver prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Leon Abdalian Collection
Subjects:
Houses
Historic buildings
Slave quarters
Trees
Isaac Royall House (Medford, Mass.)
Places:
Massachusetts > Middlesex (county) > Medford
Royall House and Slave Quarters, 15 George Street, Medford, Massachusetts
Extent:
1 photograph : gelatin silver print ; sheet 17 x 22 cm
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Terms of Use:
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Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger from similar item in collection.
Abdalian identifier no. 1076
Corresponding negative number: 08_01_A_002005
Notes (date):
Date supplied by cataloger based on corresponding negative.
This date is inferred.
Accession #:
08_01_A_002425
Identifier:
1076