Railroad station, excavation, Pittsfield, Mass., 10302-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382070

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Description

The image depicts an excavation site near a railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a large, cleared area with visible stone retaining walls. In the background, a row of multi-story buildings lines the street, featuring various architectural styles and facades. Some utility poles and city infrastructure are also visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
excavation (process)
streetscapes
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003217
B-Series negative 10302-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

PC015.002.480.10302-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Description Level

Item

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