Construction of Tower #28 with new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10110-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381881

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Description

The image shows the construction of Tower #28 alongside the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene includes wooden scaffolding surrounding a partially built brick structure. Workers are visible on site amidst construction materials and equipment. In the background, there are buildings with notable church steeples and trees line the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroad signal towers
construction (assembling)
workers
railroads
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003028
B-Series negative 10110-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

PC015.002.640.10110-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad signal towers
Construction

Description Level

Item

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