Construction of Signal Tower #28, New Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10024-B

Description

The image depicts the construction of Signal Tower #28 as part of the New Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene shows a partially built structure with wooden scaffolding and several workers can be seen on and around the building site. Debris and construction materials are scattered around.

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Descriptive Terms

signal towers (elevated structures)
construction (assembling)
exterior views
workers
lumber
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002943
B-Series negative 10024-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

PC015.002.660.10024-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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Construction of Signal Tower #28, New Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10024-B

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