New passenger station, interior of waiting room and concourse, Pittsfield, Mass., 10366-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1915

GUSN

GUSN-382135

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Description

The image depicts the interior of a passenger station's waiting room and concourse in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The space features high arched windows, ornate pillars, and a decorative ceiling. There are wooden benches where several people are seated. Large lamp posts with multiple globes are present throughout the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
waiting rooms
interior views
concourses
benches (furniture)
travelers
lamps (lighting devices)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003282
B-Series negative 10366-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.10366-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Waiting rooms

Description Level

Item

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