Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5827-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-11-07

GUSN

GUSN-383090

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Description

The image depicts the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure is made of brick, featuring multiple rectangular windows. Several stacks of boxes and barrels are visible along the platform, and there are construction materials and equipment, including a ladder, scattered around the site. A wagon cart is visible in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011810
B-Series negative 5827-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

PC015.002.470.5827-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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