Construction of new Union Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 9971-B

Description

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. The building structure is partially completed with scaffolding and construction materials visible. Work is actively being carried out with large cranes and various building sections under development. There is a sign for "Second Hand Building Material" along the street adjacent to the construction site.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002890
B-Series negative 9971-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.9971-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 new Union Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 9971-B

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