Construction of new passenger station, view of west end of main building, looking east, old station on the left, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8946-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-11-10

GUSN

GUSN-384680

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Description

The image shows the construction of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The view is of the west end of the main building, looking east, with the old station visible on the left side. Construction materials, workers, and equipment are present in the foreground and a partial structure of the new building is visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
boxcars
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
workers
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013586
B-Series negative 8946-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.8946-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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