Washington Square, showing old Union Station on left, Worcester, Mass., 10008-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381780

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Description

The image depicts Washington Square in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left, the old Union Station is visible with its clock tower. The foreground features a street with visible streetcar tracks and a few people walking. To the right, there is a large, ornate building partially visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
towers (building divisions)
squares (open spaces)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002927
B-Series negative 10008-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.670.10008-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Plazas

Description Level

Item

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