Construction of Tower #28 in connection with new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10116-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381887

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Description

The image shows the construction site of Tower #28, part of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. There is a partially built structure with scaffolding and workers visible. Adjacent to the construction area are multiple freight train cars filled with materials along with various buildings and railroad tracks in the vicinity.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad signal towers
exterior views
construction (assembling)
railroads
rolling stock
freight cars
workers
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003034
B-Series negative 10116-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

PC015.002.640.10116-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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