Section of retaining wall in connection with new Union Station construction and grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 10104-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381875

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Description

The image shows a section of a retaining wall under construction as part of the new Union Station construction and grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Nearby, there are railway tracks and a large structural bridge with construction materials and equipment visible in the vicinity.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
retaining walls
railroads
freight cars
lumber
cranes (equipment)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003022
B-Series negative 10104-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

PC015.002.650.10104-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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