Construction of new passenger station, looking west at canopy and track area, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8979-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-10-06

GUSN

GUSN-384713

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Description

The image depicts the construction of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, looking west towards the canopy and track area. Visible in the scene are several rail tracks, partially constructed canopies, and adjacent railway cars. There are also people walking along the platform near the station, with a landscape of trees and houses in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
canopies (structural elements)
platforms (floors)
passenger trains
footbridges
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013619
B-Series negative 8979-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

PC015.002.480.8979-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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