Construction of abutments for Washington Street during grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6404-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1910

GUSN

GUSN-383659

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Description

The image shows the construction of abutments for Washington Street as part of a grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible near the partially constructed concrete structures. Railroad tracks are seen in the foreground and there are residential buildings in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
workers
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012560
B-Series negative 6404-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative.

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.630.6404-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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