Freight house, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5862-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-08-08

GUSN

GUSN-383125

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Description

The image depicts the northeast wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The building has a stepped brick facade with a large opening in the center where several men are standing. In the foreground, there are barrels and various pieces of wood scattered around, while two children with a cart are visible. A few adults are working or standing nearby, and there are train cars and a building in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
exterior views
workers
barrels (containers)
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011845
B-Series negative 5862-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

PC015.002.470.5862-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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