Railroad station construction, south face or front, main building, Pittsfield, Mass., 9645-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-01-06

GUSN

GUSN-381417

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Description

The image shows the construction of the railroad station's main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, from the south face or front. Scaffolding surrounds the structure and construction materials are scattered on the site. The building features arched entryways and window openings with brickwork partially visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
railroad stations
exterior views
brick (clay product)
lumber
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002564
B-Series negative 9645-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.9645-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

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A portion of the left side of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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