Construction of new Union Station, rear or track side view, Worcester, Mass., 9965-B

Description

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, captured from the rear or track side view. Several construction cranes and scaffolding are visible around the building. The scene includes railway tracks, adjacent industrial buildings, and a notable tower structure in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
railroads
rolling stock
freight trains
towers (building divisions)
cranes (equipment)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002884
B-Series negative 9965-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.9965-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, rear or track side view, Worcester, Mass., 9965-B

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