Construction of new passenger station, old station on the left, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8958-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384692

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Description

The image shows a construction site for a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. On the left, part of the old station is visible, characterized by a building with a rounded roof structure. The site is filled with construction materials, workers, and machinery. In the background, several multi-story industrial buildings and a water tower can be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013598
B-Series negative 8958-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

PC015.002.480.8958-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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