Construction of new passenger station, interior view of express building, old station on the left, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8962-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-11-14

GUSN

GUSN-384696

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Description

The image shows the construction site of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. On the left side of the image is the older station structure, distinguishable by its brickwork and architectural details. The center and right portions of the image are dominated by scaffolding, construction materials, and workers involved in building the new express building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013602
B-Series negative 8962-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.8962-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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