Construction of new Union Station, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10143-B

Description

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are incomplete structural frameworks with scaffolding and temporary support beams. Construction materials, including piles of stones and wooden planks, are scattered around the site. In the background, there is a tall clock tower and several multi-story brick buildings.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003060
B-Series negative 10143-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10143-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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Construction of new Union Station, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10143-B

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