Construction of new passenger station, view from corner of West and New West Streets, old station in the background, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8974-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-01-23

GUSN

GUSN-384708

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Description

The image depicts the construction of a new passenger station as seen from the corner of West and New West Streets in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The building under construction is in the foreground, showing scaffolding and partially completed exterior walls. The old station can be seen in the background. The area includes utility poles, trees, and a muddy road.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
streets
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013614
B-Series negative 8974-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

PC015.002.480.8974-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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