Construction of new passenger station, south east corner of the main building, old station in the background, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9006-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-09-19

GUSN

GUSN-384739

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Description

The image shows the construction site of a new passenger station at the southeast corner of the main building in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible in the background is the old station, characterized by its distinct architectural design. The foreground is dominated by construction materials, scaffolding, and workers actively engaged in the building process.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013646
B-Series negative 9006-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

PC015.002.480.9006-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top left corner of this negative is broken.

Description Level

Item

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