New passenger station, rear side of station looking west over tracks and platform, Pittsfield, Mass., 10364-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1915-02-19

GUSN

GUSN-382133

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Description

The image depicts the rear side of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as seen from an elevated perspective looking west over the tracks and platform. There is an overpass bridge crossing above the tracks providing access between platforms. The station building features arched windows and several people are visible on the platforms and stairs. The area around the station includes additional structures and a visible hillside with trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
grade crossings
bridges (built works)
platforms (floors)
houses
residential structures
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003280
B-Series negative 10364-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.10364-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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