Construction of new passenger station, front (south) view of main building, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8986-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-11-28

GUSN

GUSN-384719

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Description

The image shows the construction site of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The front (south) view features the main building under construction, with scaffolding and structural elements visible. Two prominent towers or spires can be seen rising above the structure. In the foreground, there are piles of building materials, including rubble and other construction debris.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
brick (clay product)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013626
B-Series negative 8986-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

PC015.002.480.8986-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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