Restored and improved image

Charlestown,
Massachusetts
about 1925

This terrific old photo appeared in a Keystone stereoview. (The stereoview is not for sale.) This version of the  photo has been cropped to show Charlestown. We are not sure of the date it was taken. Please click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" and let us know, if you know. The photo was taken from about 800 feet above Charleston back when the Bunker Hill Monument still dominated the skyline. The photo shows the Charles River, top right, and the Mystic River, top left, where they flow into Boston harbor. Old Ironsides and other ships can be seen along the waterfront. The first battle of the Revolutionary War was fought at Bunker Hill and the harbor was the site of the Boston Tea Party. Please see our other photos of Massachusetts as well. 

You will receive an 11-inch by 14-inch (11x14) matte print that will ship the next business day after you pay for this item. Other-size prints are available, listed separately. See "Other sizes available" below. 

This improved print was made new, in a photo lab. We took great care to preserve the sharpness and old look while removing scratches, spots, and other damage that would make it less viewable. We repaired imperfections and improved tonal values. 

Why buy this photo:  This print would be a good conversation starter in a classroom, restaurant, waiting room, lobby, office, library, or museum in Boston. Decorators use our sepia-tone prints in a variety of ways to make them look old (see "Tone" below). This photo could also be a gift for a history buff or someone who has roots in Charlestown. The print can be resold in a store (see "Wholesale lots" below). Our photos can be used in school reports, presentations, and displays. This is a significantly improved version of this image and it must be licensed for use in a publication, production, or other product (see "Licenses" below).

Other sizes available, listed separately:  Do not buy this item if you need a different size. You will need to purchase a different eBay item instead. Click "Ask a question" or Contact seller" to request information such as price or how to order.

5x7 (a standard photo frame size)

8x10 (a standard photo frame size)

16x20 (a standard photo frame size)

20x24 (display devices are available in some stores)

Tone:  This print has a sepia tone as shown. Sepia is the color of old prints today, caused by acid in the old paper. Many people prefer the warm sepia tones over cold black and white. Your sepia print will be on acid-free photographic paper, but it will look old. Black and white is available, listed separately. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to ask how to purchase black and white.

Finish:  This print has a matte finish that reduces glare. Glossy is available, listed separately. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to ask how to purchase glossy finish.

Border:  This print has a minimum border. This means that there may be some white edges (less than 1/4 inch wide) outside the image so that you can display the maximum amount of the image in typical devices that hide the edges of the print.

Quality:  We select the highest-quality images we can find and carefully restore and improve them. Old photos do not meet today’s high standards due to the limitations of the materials and methods available in those days, and due to aging and damage. But we improve them as much as we can while preserving an old look. Then we process them using modern archival methods so they can be affordable and last for many years.

Packaging:  We carefully roll 11x14 prints and ship them in sturdy mailing tubes.

Shipping time:  Your print will ship the next business day after we receive your payment. If you purchase additional items to ship together, an extra day may also be required. The time required by the postal services to deliver your package depends on shipping method, Customs requirements, weather, holidays, and other factors beyond our control.

Shipping cost:  This item is sold with packaging materials and handling included in the price. Domestic postage is also included. For destinations outside the U.S.A., buyer pays actual postage.

Copyright:  This is a significantly cleaned-up and improved version of this image. It is copyright protected and shall not be reproduced without expressed permission.

Licenses:  We own this cleaned-up and improved image and license it for publishing or for use in productions or other products. For each image to be used, a license must be purchased via a separate eBay listing. We list licenses as needed. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" for more information or to request a license.

Wholesale lots:  If you need a large quantity of this print, for use in classrooms, or for framing, please click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to request a wholesale lot. We will create a custom listing in eBay for you.

Price reductions!  We occasionally mark down many of our popular items for a few days. We are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for looking.