Freight house construction, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5820-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383083

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Description

The image depicts the construction site of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A steel framework is partially erected in the background. In the foreground, there is a worker standing near a large pile of construction materials, and a horse is present nearby. Several stacks of lumber and construction debris are visible scattered around the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
exterior views
construction (assembling)
workers
lumber
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011803
B-Series negative 5820-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.470.5820-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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