Union Railroad Station, roof construction, Worcester, Mass., 9954-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-10-11

GUSN

GUSN-381726

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Worcester - New Union Station construction
Union Railroad Station, roof construction, Worcester, Mass., 9954-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Worcester - New Union Station construction

Description

The image shows the roof construction of Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Workers are visible on the partially completed roof where structural beams and roofing materials can be seen. The surrounding area includes various buildings and industrial structures providing a view of the cityscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
roofs
construction (assembling)
workers
railroads
cranes (equipment)
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002873
B-Series negative 9954-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.9954-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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