Freight house, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5861-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-08-08

GUSN

GUSN-383124

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Description

The image shows the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure features a sloping roof with a covered platform area where barrels and stacked wooden planks are visible. There are several large door openings along the wall, and the surrounding area has dirt and some construction materials. Nearby buildings and utility poles are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
exterior views
lumber
barrels (containers)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011844
B-Series negative 5861-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

PC015.002.470.5861-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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