Old Union Railroad Station, looking west during tearing down, new station in background, Worcester, Mass., 10015-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381787

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Description

The image depicts the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, during its demolition. In the foreground, construction workers can be seen amidst debris and scaffolding. The partially torn-down structure is visible with the new station standing prominently in the background. A railway cart filled with rubble is also present in the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
demolition
exterior views
towers (building divisions)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002934
B-Series negative 10015-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

PC015.002.670.10015-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Wrecking

Description Level

Item

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