Construction of new passenger station, front (south) of main building, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8991-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-02-20

GUSN

GUSN-384724

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Description

The image depicts the construction site of a new passenger station in front of the south side of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible are the partially completed structures with brick and stonework and scaffolding is present around the building. Snow covers the ground and construction materials are visible in the foreground. A crane and additional construction equipment can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013631
B-Series negative 8991-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

PC015.002.480.8991-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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