New Union Railroad Station, construction of roof, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 9953-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-06-30

GUSN

GUSN-381725

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Description

The image depicts the construction of the roof of the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking eastward. Visible are wooden scaffolding and framework, with workers on site, building the roof structure. In the background, a tall church spire or tower and other buildings can be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
roofs
construction (assembling)
workers
railroads
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002872
B-Series negative 9953-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.9953-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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