Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5823-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-10-03

GUSN

GUSN-383086

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Description

The image shows the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A partially built brick structure is visible, with construction materials such as bricks and barrels scattered around the site. Workers can be seen on the scaffolding, engaged in building activities. A pile of bricks and a tarp-covered mound are in the foreground, along with various construction tools and pieces of wood.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
exterior views
construction (assembling)
brick (clay product)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011806
B-Series negative 5823-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

PC015.002.470.5823-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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