Construction of new passenger station, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9013-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384746

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Pittsfield - New railroad station
Construction of new passenger station, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9013-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Pittsfield - New railroad station

Description

The image depicts the construction of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It shows scaffolding and framing around a brick wall. The brickwork includes features like an arch and a rectangular opening. Metal beams are visible in the lower section of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013653
B-Series negative 9013-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

PC015.002.480.9013-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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