Construction of new Union Station showing west side and elevated tracks for Boston and Maine Railroad and New Haven Railroad trains, Worcester, Mass., 10053-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-10-11

GUSN

GUSN-381824

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Description

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible is the west side of the station with scaffolding and an arched architectural feature. The elevated tracks intended for the Boston and Maine Railroad and New Haven Railroad trains are also under construction, with structural beams and foundations evident in the scene. Surrounding buildings and spires are visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
railroads
rolling stock
freight trains
cranes (equipment)
piers (supporting elements)
utility poles
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002971
B-Series negative 10053-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10053-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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