Interior of new passenger station, view of waiting room looking toward ticket office, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8971-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914

GUSN

GUSN-384705

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Description

The image depicts the interior of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The view is focused on the waiting room, looking toward the ticket office. The room features tall columns, arched windows, and decorative lighting fixtures. Several people are seated or standing around the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
interior views
waiting rooms
benches (furniture)
men (male humans)
women (female humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013611
B-Series negative 8971-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

PC015.002.480.8971-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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