Construction of new Union Station, rear of south side elevation looking north, old station in right background, Worcester, Mass., 10063-B

Description

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view looks north, capturing the rear of the south side elevation. In the right background, the old station is visible. Various construction materials and equipment are spread across the site, with surrounding buildings and landscaping in the foreground.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
railroads
rolling stock
freight cars
clock towers (towers)
cranes (equipment)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002981
B-Series negative 10063-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10063-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, rear of south side elevation looking north, old station in right background, Worcester, Mass., 10063-B

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