New passenger station upon completion, looking east, Pittsfield, Mass., 10383-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1914

GUSN

GUSN-382152

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Description

The image shows the newly completed passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, from an eastern viewpoint. The station building is prominent with multiple windows and a large roof. Visible in the foreground are several horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles parked alongside the building. In the background, there are residential houses and additional structures situated on a slightly elevated area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
houses
residential structures
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003299
B-Series negative 10383-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.10383-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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