New overhead footbridge, old footbridge in background, looking west, Pittsfield, Mass., 10446-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382215

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Description

The image depicts a railway scene in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, showing a new overhead footbridge spanning across the tracks. In the background, an old footbridge is also visible. Several construction materials and debris are scattered near the tracks, and a few people are seen on the bridges. The view is oriented looking west.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
railroads
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
platforms (floors)
footbridges
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003362
B-Series negative 10446-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

PC015.002.470.10446-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Footbridges

Description Level

Item

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