New passenger railroad station, detail of main entrance and marquee, south side or front, Pittsfield, Mass., 10350-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1914

GUSN

GUSN-382119

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Description

The image shows the main entrance and marquee of the new passenger railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure features large, arched windows and ornate architectural details such as columns and decorative molding. The marquee has an intricate design and there are globe light fixtures flanking the entrance. The brickwork and stone elements are prominently displayed along the building's facade.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
marquees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003266
B-Series negative 10350-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.10350-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Architectural photography

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top left corner of this negative is broken off and cracked. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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