Pittsfield Railroad Station, waiting room, west end, Pittsfield, Mass., 10301-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382069

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Description

The image shows the interior of the Pittsfield Railroad Station's waiting room at the west end in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The room features high, arched windows and a detailed coffered ceiling. Wooden benches are arranged in the space with a clock mounted on a pedestal in the foreground. The walls are adorned with columns and decorative elements. Globe light fixtures are visible throughout the room.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
waiting rooms
interior views
benches (furniture)
clocks
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003216
B-Series negative 10301-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

PC015.002.480.10301-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Waiting rooms

Description Level

Item

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