Construction of new Union Station, west side, looking east, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8448-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-09-15

GUSN

GUSN-384221

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Description

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the west side looking east. The partially built structure is surrounded by scaffolding with visible construction materials and equipment scattered around. In the background, several multi-story buildings and a tall clock tower can be seen, along with railway tracks running parallel to the construction site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
cranes (equipment)
cityscapes (representations)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013088
B-Series negative 8448-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.8448-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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