Construction of new passenger station, start of foundation, old station on the right, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9000-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-08-08

GUSN

GUSN-384733

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Description

The image shows a construction site with the beginnings of a foundation for a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Piles of stones and wooden planks are scattered across the site. An old station building is visible on the right, exhibiting distinct architectural features. There are several workers and construction materials present at the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
construction (assembling)
boxcars
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013640
B-Series negative 9000-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

PC015.002.480.9000-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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