Construction of new passenger station, view of west end of main building, old station on the left, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8949-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-10-10

GUSN

GUSN-384683

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Description

The image shows the construction of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with a view of the west end of the main building. On the left is the old station, partially visible with its distinctive architectural features. The construction site is filled with building materials and scaffolding, while several buildings and a water tower are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
boxcars
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
water towers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013589
B-Series negative 8949-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

PC015.002.480.8949-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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