Construction of new passenger station, southeast of main building, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8977-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-01-16

GUSN

GUSN-384711

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Description

The image shows the construction of a new passenger station located southeast of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure has a partially completed brick facade with large arched windows and prominent decorative features. Scaffolding surrounds parts of the building, and there are piles of construction materials and debris in the foreground. A turret with dormer windows is visible on the right side of the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013617
B-Series negative 8977-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

PC015.002.480.8977-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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