Construction of passenger station, southeast corner of main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 10411-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-10-17

GUSN

GUSN-382180

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Description

The image shows the construction site of a passenger station at the southeast corner of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The partially constructed structure features visible masonry work with several unfinished walls. Construction materials, such as bricks and wooden beams, are scattered around the site. In the background, the main building, a large structure with distinct architectural features, is visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
railroads
workers
lumber
cranes (equipment)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003327
B-Series negative 10411-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.10411-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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