View of old station looking down West Street, Pittsfield, Mass., 10437-B

Description

The image depicts a view down West Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, featuring the old station. Buildings line both sides of the street, and there are large leafless trees visible on the left and right. A horse-drawn cart is present on the right and there are utility poles along the street. The station is visible in the background, characterized by its distinct architectural features.

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 NP003353
B-Series negative 10437-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

PC015.002.490.10437-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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