Construction of new passenger station, southeast corner of main building, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8989-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-02-10

GUSN

GUSN-384722

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Description

The image depicts the construction site of a new passenger station at the southeast corner of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The large brick and stone structure features arched windows and decorative architectural elements. Snow is visible on the ground and on the roof. Construction materials and equipment are present around the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013629
B-Series negative 8989-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

PC015.002.480.8989-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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