Construction of new passenger station, south wall of the main building, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9004-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384737

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Description

The image depicts the construction site of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible is the south wall of the main building under construction, surrounded by piles of construction materials and equipment. Some residential houses and trees are seen in the background. Scaffolding and workers are apparent on and around the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
workers
freight cars
houses
residential structures
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013644
B-Series negative 9004-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

PC015.002.480.9004-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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