New passenger station construction, north wall of baggage room, Pittsfield, Mass., 10370-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-09-12

GUSN

GUSN-382139

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Description

The image shows a construction site for a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on the north wall of the baggage room. The site includes several workers handling large stones and earth around the foundation. A partially constructed wall is visible, supported by wooden framing, with debris and building materials scattered around the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
baggage rooms
construction (assembling)
exterior views
workers
fences
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003286
B-Series negative 10370-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.10370-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Description Level

Item

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