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Leon Abdalian Collection
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Paul Revere House 1956

Paul Revere House from the Rear.   Photograph No. 1551, by Leon Abdalian - April 18, 1956

The personal negative collection of 20th century Boston-area photographer Leon Abdalian. Abdalian specialized in views of historic buildings and the park system and created a collection of beautifully composed glass and film negatives taken from the 1920s to the 1950s.


State House 1930

New State House from Beacon Street.  Photograph No. 8032, by Leon Abdalian - July 16, 1930


 


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