Construction of new passenger station, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9012-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-02-10

GUSN

GUSN-384745

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Description

The image shows the construction of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The partially built structure features a prominent brick facade with large arched windows and decorative architectural elements. Snow is visible on the ground in front of the building, and various construction materials and equipment can be seen around the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013652
B-Series negative 9012-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

PC015.002.480.9012-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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