West side of new Union Station, looking east, showing start of elevation of tracks and building of bridges over streets, Worcester, Mass., 10054-B

Description

The image captures the west side of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are the elevated tracks and the beginnings of the construction of bridges over the streets. The foreground shows a mix of construction materials and earth while the background features the station building and its distinct architectural details.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
railroads
towers (building divisions)
bridges (built works)
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002972
B-Series negative 10054-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10054-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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West side of new Union Station, looking east, showing start of elevation of tracks and building of bridges over streets, Worcester, Mass., 10054-B

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