Construction of new passenger station, southwest of main building, old station in background, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8976-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-12-19

GUSN

GUSN-384710

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Description

The image depicts the construction of a new passenger station located southwest of a main building, with the old station visible in the background. The construction site features workers, structural supports, and building materials such as bricks and stones. The partially constructed building shows a blend of scaffolding and masonry work.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013616
B-Series negative 8976-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

PC015.002.480.8976-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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