Passenger railroad station, construction, looking north, showing foundations for main building, old station in background, Pittsfield, Mass., 10421-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-08-18

GUSN

GUSN-382190

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Description

The image shows a construction site for a passenger railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, the foundations for the main building are being laid, with various construction materials scattered around. In the background, the older station building is visible, characterized by its distinct architecture with towers and arched windows. Some people and a horse-drawn carriage can be seen near the old station.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
rubble concrete
workers
foundations (structural elements)
fences
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003337
B-Series negative 10421-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.10421-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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