Construction of new passenger station, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9010-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-08-22

GUSN

GUSN-384743

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Description

The image depicts the construction site of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In the background, there is a large, multi-story building with pointed towers and a sloped roof, surrounded by a wooden fence. In the foreground, construction workers are visible among piles of building materials, including wooden planks and metal pipes. A vehicle is parked near the construction area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013650
B-Series negative 9010-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

PC015.002.480.9010-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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