Construction of new Union Station, looking down into unfinished area for concourses, view to west, Worcester, Mass., 10049-B

Description

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from above, looking into the unfinished concourse area. The scene captures a partially built structure with brick walls and wooden scaffolding. In the background, railroad tracks and several buildings, including those with steeples, are visible, extending towards the west. Construction materials and equipment are scattered throughout the site.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002967
B-Series negative 10049-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10049-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, looking down into unfinished area for concourses, view to west, Worcester, Mass., 10049-B

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