View of old station looking down West Street, Pittsfield, Mass., 10438-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382207

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Pittsfield - Old railroad station
View of old station looking down West Street, Pittsfield, Mass., 10438-B
(current record)

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

Description

The image depicts a view looking down West Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The old station is visible in the distance, and there are trees lining the street. Buildings are present on both sides, with some signs and awnings. There are also a few carts and people visible in the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
streetscapes
horse-drawn vehicles
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003354
B-Series negative 10438-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

PC015.002.490.10438-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Streets

Description Level

Item

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