New Union Station construction, looking west from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10108-B

Description

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from the roof of the old station. The scene looks westward and includes scaffolding around the partially built structure featuring prominent columns and arches. The surrounding area reveals railroad tracks and a backdrop of industrial buildings with smokestacks visible.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
railroads
rolling stock
freight cars
lumber
cranes (equipment)
utility poles
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003026
B-Series negative 10108-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10108-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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New Union Station construction, looking west from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10108-B

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