Construction of new passenger station, looking west at canopy and track area, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8960-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384694

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Description

The image shows the construction site of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, viewed from the west. The scene includes a large canopy and track area being worked on, with several people visible on the platform and tracks. The station with its distinctive architectural design is on the left side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
canopies (structural elements)
platforms (floors)
construction (assembling)
boxcars
footbridges
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013600
B-Series negative 8960-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

PC015.002.480.8960-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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