Black and white photo of Middle Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, looking west from Second Street. Dirt and cobblestone intersecting streets with wood frame buildings that appear to be a mix of commercial and residential structures on sides of streets. Building at far left has partially visible sign reading "__ E. BLAKE." Fire hydrant at left corner; man in horsedrawn cart on right side of street driving away from viewer. Mounted on off-white cardboard; back inscribed with information identifying location.