Construction of new passenger station, interior view of north west corner of ceiling, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8956-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-01-03

GUSN

GUSN-384690

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Description

The image depicts the interior view of the northwest corner of a ceiling under construction at a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The ceiling features decorative arches and geometric patterns, with large, arched windows allowing natural light into the space. Wooden scaffolding is visible in the lower part of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
interior views
ceilings
construction (assembling)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013596
B-Series negative 8956-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

PC015.002.480.8956-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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