New Union Station construction, front elevation, Worcester, Mass., 10107-B

Description

The image depicts the construction of the front elevation of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials are scattered around the site. A curved fence is visible in front of the building and a small two-story office or construction building is situated to the right. The background shows a view of the surrounding cityscape.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
railroads
lumber
cranes (equipment)
utility poles
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003025
B-Series negative 10107-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10107-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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New Union Station construction, front elevation, Worcester, Mass., 10107-B

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