Construction of new passenger station, view of south east corner of main building, old station in the background, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8954-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-10-10

GUSN

GUSN-384688

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Description

The image shows the construction of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The focus is on the southeast corner of the main building under construction, with materials and equipment scattered around the site. In the background, the old station building is visible, notable for its ornate architecture with steep rooftops and towers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013594
B-Series negative 8954-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.8954-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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