Foundation of new passenger station with old station in background, Pittsfield, Mass., 10378-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-09-05

GUSN

GUSN-382147

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Description

The image depicts the construction site for a new passenger station foundation in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Numerous workers are actively engaged at the site, surrounded by construction materials and equipment. In the background, the old station is visible, characterized by its distinctive architectural features, including arched windows and a mansard roof.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
foundations (structural elements)
construction (assembling)
railroads
rubble concrete
cranes (equipment)
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003294
B-Series negative 10378-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.480.10378-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Description Level

Item

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