Construction of new Union Station, front elevation looking west from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10056-B

Description

The image shows the construction of Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the roof of the old station. The station's front elevation is visible and partially surrounded by scaffolding. Several arches and columns are under construction and the area is filled with construction materials and equipment. In the background, a cityscape with various buildings and a railway line can be seen.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
railroads
rolling stock
freight cars
cranes (equipment)
utility poles
lumber
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002974
B-Series negative 10056-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10056-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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Construction of new Union Station, front elevation looking west from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10056-B

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