Construction of Union Station looking west, front elevation, taken from old station, Worcester, Mass., 9950-B

Description

The image shows the construction of Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west from the old station. The front elevation of the new building is visible, with scaffolding surrounding the structure. Tracks run alongside the construction site and there are numerous construction materials and debris present. Surrounding buildings and a few horse-drawn carriages are visible in the area.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002869
B-Series negative 9950-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.9950-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 Union Station looking west, front elevation, taken from old station, Worcester, Mass., 9950-B

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