Construction of new passenger station, looking west at canopy and track area, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8980-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-10-06

GUSN

GUSN-384714

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Description

The image depicts the construction of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible is a partially completed canopy structure over the track area, with railway tracks running through the construction site. On the left side, a multi-story brick building with several arched windows is present. Train cars are visible on the right side of the image, and various construction materials and equipment are scattered throughout the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
canopies (structural elements)
platforms (floors)
passenger trains
footbridges
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013620
B-Series negative 8980-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

PC015.002.480.8980-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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