Construction of new passenger station, southeast of main building, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8978-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-01-02

GUSN

GUSN-384712

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Description

The image depicts the construction site of a new passenger station located southeast of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure is partially built with visible scaffolding and brickwork, surrounded by snow-covered ground and construction materials. There are piles of rocks and equipment present at the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013618
B-Series negative 8978-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

PC015.002.480.8978-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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