Construction of new passenger station, express building, north side, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9003-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384736

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Description

The image shows the construction of a new passenger station and express building on the north side in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible on the site and a train is emitting steam in the background. Structural elements and construction materials are present, with a utility pole prominently in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013643
B-Series negative 9003-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

PC015.002.480.9003-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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