Front of new Union Station upon completion in 1911, tower of old station on left, Washington Square in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 9956-B

Description

The image shows the front of the newly completed Union Station in 1911, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The station features two prominent towers. On the left, a tower from the old station is visible. In the foreground, Washington Square can be seen with horse-drawn carriages and utility poles.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
towers (building divisions)
cities
utility poles
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002875
B-Series negative 9956-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.9956-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Architectural photography

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A large portion of the top left of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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Front of new Union Station upon completion in 1911, tower of old station on left, Washington Square in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 9956-B

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