Construction of new passenger station, interior view of express building, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8966-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-11-28

GUSN

GUSN-384700

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Description

The image shows the interior construction site of the new passenger station's express building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Steel beams and wooden scaffolding are prominently featured as the structural framework is being erected. Workers can be seen actively engaged in the construction process. The existing building structure with arched windows is visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013606
B-Series negative 8966-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

PC015.002.480.8966-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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