Construction of new Union Station, front elevation, looking west from old station roof, Washington Square in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 10065-B

Description

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the roof of the old station, with Washington Square in the foreground. The building is partially complete, with scaffolding surrounding the visible structure. In the foreground, various construction materials and debris are scattered and the street leads off into the distance.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
railroads
squares (open spaces)
cranes (equipment)
utility poles
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002983
B-Series negative 10065-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10065-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 old station roof, Washington Square in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 10065-B

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