Construction of new passenger station, west of main building, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9009-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-08-29

GUSN

GUSN-384742

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Description

The image shows a construction site for a new passenger station located west of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible engaging in various construction activities amidst piles of debris and wood. There are buildings in the background, including a visible restaurant and hotel signage. Construction equipment and materials are scattered throughout the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013649
B-Series negative 9009-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

PC015.002.480.9009-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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