New railroad passenger station, west end of waiting room and concourse, Pittsfield, Mass., 10349-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914

GUSN

GUSN-382118

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Description

The image shows the interior of the new railroad passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on the west end of the waiting room and concourse. The room features high arched windows and decorative ceiling patterns. A prominent central clock on a pedestal is surrounded by wooden benches and ornate light fixtures. The walls display large columns and paneling.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
interior views
waiting rooms
concourses
benches (furniture)
clocks
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003265
B-Series negative 10349-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.10349-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Interior architecture

Description Level

Item

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