Construction of Tower #28 in connection with new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10117-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381888

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Description

The image depicts the construction of Tower #28, part of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden scaffolding and a partially built structure made of brick and concrete. A tall, cylindrical brick chimney stands in the foreground and there are various construction materials and ladders on site. In the background, a row of buildings and other urban elements can be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad signal towers
exterior views
construction (assembling)
railroads
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003035
B-Series negative 10117-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

PC015.002.640.10117-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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