Construction of Green Street Bridge in new Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10022-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381794

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Description

The image depicts the construction of the Green Street Bridge as part of the new Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several workers are engaged in constructing the framework of the bridge while working with steel rebar and wooden planks. Visible in the background are industrial buildings and a smokestack.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
lumber
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002941
B-Series negative 10022-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.630.10022-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Bridges
Construction

Description Level

Item

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