Old Union Railroad Station, tearing down of station, Worcester, Mass., 10016-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1911-10-14

GUSN

GUSN-381788

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Worcester - Old Union Station
Old Union Railroad Station, tearing down of station, Worcester, Mass., 10016-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Worcester - Old Union Station

Description

The image shows the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, during its demolition. A prominent clock tower remains surrounded by scaffolding and construction equipment. The surrounding area shows construction materials and exposed groundwork.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002935
B-Series negative 10016-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.670.10016-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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