Construction of new passenger station, interior of main subway, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8997-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-04-22

GUSN

GUSN-384730

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Description

The image depicts the construction of the interior of the main subway for a new passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It features a partially constructed brick wall and wooden support beams. Two construction workers are visible, one standing with a wheelbarrow and the other further inside the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
interior views
construction (assembling)
subways
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013637
B-Series negative 8997-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

PC015.002.480.8997-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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