Construction of railroad station, foundations of Express Building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9638-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-03-10

GUSN

GUSN-381410

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Description

The image shows the construction site of a railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on the foundations of the Express Building. There are wooden scaffolds and forms set up around the concrete work in progress. The background features a partially visible building with arched windows and a pitched roof. Construction materials and debris are visible throughout the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002557
B-Series negative 9638-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.9638-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad stations
Construction

Description Level

Item

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