South Worcester grade crossing elimination, wood forms for wall at Gates Street extension, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8432-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-06-14

GUSN

GUSN-384205

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Description

The image depicts a construction site focused on grade crossing elimination at the Gates Street extension in Worcester, Massachusetts. Wood forms for wall construction are prominently visible, supported by large wooden beams. Workers and construction materials, such as rocks and gravel, are scattered throughout the site. A multi-story building is visible in the background, alongside utility poles and lines.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
walls
construction (assembling)
freight trains
rolling stock
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013072
B-Series negative 8432-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.650.8432-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top right corner of this negative broken.

Description Level

Item

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