Construction of new passenger station, view of express building, front or south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8963-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-02-14

GUSN

GUSN-384697

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Description

The image depicts the construction of a new passenger station, focusing on the express building's front or south wall in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible are partially completed stone walls, scaffolding, and construction materials such as bricks and wood planks scattered around the site. A person, wearing a hat and coat, stands in the foreground, observing the construction activity.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
workers
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013603
B-Series negative 8963-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

PC015.002.480.8963-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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