Railroad station under construction, backside to face tracks, carriages waiting at the front of old station, Pittsfield, Mass., 9658-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-01-16

GUSN

GUSN-381430

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Description

The image depicts a railroad station under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with its backside facing the tracks. The partially built structure features exposed beams and scaffolding. In front of the station, horse-drawn carriages are visible, waiting near the old station. A wooden fence separates the construction area from the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
fences
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002577
B-Series negative 9658-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.9658-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Description Level

Item

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