New passenger station, detail of information counter, main concourse during final stages of construction, showing contractors, Pittsfield, Mass., 10386-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914

GUSN

GUSN-382155

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Description

The image shows a group of seven contractors standing near the information counter in the main concourse of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, during the final stages of construction. The setting features a large clock on a pedestal next to a circular counter with a marble-like appearance. The background displays tall windows and architectural elements typical of early 20th-century design. Various construction materials and equipment can be seen around the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
interior views
group portraits
contractors
concourses
counters (furniture)
clocks
lamps (lighting devices)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003302
B-Series negative 10386-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.10386-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Portraits, Group

Description Level

Item

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