Construction of new Union Station, looking west, view from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10068-B

Description

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the roof of the old station. The partially constructed building features scaffolding and exposed brickwork. In the background, train tracks extend into the distance, and several buildings, including one with a prominent dome and another with a tall spire, are visible against the skyline.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002986
B-Series negative 10068-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10068-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, looking west, view from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10068-B

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