Railroad station under construction, stairs from first to second floor, east wing, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9675-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-03-04

GUSN

GUSN-381447

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Description

The image shows a railroad station under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on the stairs connecting the first to the second floor of the east wing of the main building. Three men are present: one standing on the staircase and two on the ground level, working with construction materials. The background reveals brick walls, support structures, and building materials.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
interior views
workers
wings (building divisions)
stairs
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002594
B-Series negative 9675-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.9675-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top right portion of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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