North Adams Junction, view of signal tower #55, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5778-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383042

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Description

The image depicts North Adams Junction, located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible are signal tower #55 and a second building adjacent to multiple railroad tracks. In the background, an elevated bridge crosses over the tracks and several utility poles can be seen. The ground is covered with snow.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad signal towers
bridges (built works)
utility poles
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011762
B-Series negative 5778-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.470.5778-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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