Looking toward city from old station, showing construction of new passenger station, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9011-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1913-08-22

GUSN

GUSN-384744

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Pittsfield - New railroad station
Looking toward city from old station, showing construction of new passenger station, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9011-B
(current record)

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Pittsfield - New railroad station

Description

The image depicts a construction site for a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, visible from the perspective of an old station. The scene includes workers engaged in construction activities amidst piles of materials and reinforced concrete structures. In the background, there are several multi-story buildings, including a water tower and identifiable signage for the United States Hotel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013651
B-Series negative 9011-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

PC015.002.480.9011-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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