Interior view of boiler room in connection with construction of new Union Station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5837-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383100

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Description

The image shows an interior view of a boiler room under construction, part of the new Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible elements include a large boiler with connected pipes, a brick wall with an opening, and structural beams overhead. Construction materials and equipment such as ladders, pipes, and building supplies are also present.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
boiler rooms
interior views
construction (assembling)
boilers (HVAC components)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011820
B-Series negative 5837-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.5837-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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