New Union Station construction, west side, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10119-B

Description

The image depicts the construction of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, from the west side looking east. The building is partially completed, with visible structural frameworks and construction materials. In the background, multiple railway tracks extend into the distance, and several buildings are visible, including one with a prominent tower.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003037
B-Series negative 10119-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10119-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken in half. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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New Union Station construction, west side, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10119-B

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