Temporary platforms during construction of new railroad station, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10171-B

Description

The image shows temporary platforms during the construction of a new railroad station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The platforms are located on the left side of the image with a covered structure featuring a sign for "The Union News Company." The view looks eastward showing wooden tracks and utility poles lining the area. Buildings and construction activities are visible in the distance.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
newsstands
platforms (floors)
boxcars
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003088
B-Series negative 10171-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10171-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 11

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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Temporary platforms during construction of new railroad station, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10171-B

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