Construction of new passenger station, east roof of the new express building, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8995-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-04-22

GUSN

GUSN-384728

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Description

The image depicts the construction of a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on the east roof of the new express building. Several workers are visible on the construction site, surrounded by building materials and equipment. The structure has partially completed brickwork and a metal-roofed section. Houses and leafless trees can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
roofs
workers
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013635
B-Series negative 8995-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

PC015.002.480.8995-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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