Site of new railroad station before work began, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9017-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384750

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Description

The image shows the site of the new railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, before construction began. In the foreground, there is a dirt area with scattered debris and a few bare trees. A building with a distinctive steeple and arched windows is seen in the mid-ground, set atop a stone embankment. Several houses and a taller building are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction sites
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013657
B-Series negative 9017-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

PC015.002.480.9017-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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