Construction of new Union Station, front elevation looking west from old station roof, Worcester, Mass., 10047-B

Description

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the roof of the old station. The front elevation of the building is visible, surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials. Train tracks run alongside the construction site and the surrounding urban landscape can be seen in the background. There are various buildings, including a tower and church spire, visible in the cityscape.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002965
B-Series negative 10047-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10047-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 Station, front elevation looking west from old station roof, Worcester, Mass., 10047-B

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