Railroad station construction, interior of Express Building, looking west, Pittsfield, Mass., 9643-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-04-28

GUSN

GUSN-381415

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Description

The image shows the interior construction of the Express Building at a railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, looking west. It features several visible wooden beams and steel supports. There are construction materials scattered on the floor and two individuals can be seen working amidst the construction area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
railroad stations
interior views
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002562
B-Series negative 9643-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.9643-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad stations
Construction

Description Level

Item

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