Old station, excavation for new station on right, Pittsfield, Mass., 10440-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382209

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Description

The image shows an old railway station with distinct architectural features, including a tower and arched windows, located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. On the right side of the image, there is excavation work for a new station. Buildings and a horse-drawn cart are also present along the street leading to the station.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
excavation (process)
tracks (transit system elements)
trolley cars
horse-drawn vehicles
streetscapes
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003356
B-Series negative 10440-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

PC015.002.490.10440-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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