Meeting Street

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Description:

Photograph looking north on Meeting Street toward St. Michael's Church (71 Broad) visible in the distance. The facade of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church (53 Meeting) can be seen on the left with the Branford-Horry House (59 Meeting) just beyond it. Several automobiles and a bus are on the street. Note the United States flag flying on top of the Post Office. The image was shot from the second floor (or attic) of the photographer's home (47 Meeting). Paine recorded his photographic information on reverse, "Lens Test Graflex H.P. 5x7. "Verito" Wollensak. 18" F4. S.5. Pan Film 1/50th F8 B.S. Feb. 2, 1934. Soft focus not Good here - Lighting wrong, use x Light."