Construction of new Union Railroad Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 10023-B

Description

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Railroad Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is partially built with scaffolding covering several areas. Visible are large arched windows and a multiple-story building section. In the foreground, there is a large excavation area with construction materials and equipment scattered around. A smokestack is emitting smoke in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
lumber
railroads
railroad cars
pile drivers
cranes (equipment)
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002942
B-Series negative 10023-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10023-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Description Level

Item

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Construction of new Union Railroad Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 10023-B

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