Construction of new passenger station, north side looking west, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8959-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384693

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Description

The image shows the construction of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with the north side of the building visible and the view looking west. The station features arched windows and brickwork. Several workers and individuals are present near the construction site, with rubble and building materials in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013599
B-Series negative 8959-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

PC015.002.480.8959-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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