Old Union Station, south side, showing dismantling of train shed and raising tracks over streets, Worcester, Mass., 10046-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-09-22

GUSN

GUSN-381817

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Description

The image shows the south side of Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, where the train shed is being dismantled and tracks are being elevated over the streets. The scene includes visible construction work with large beams supported by temporary structures. A clock tower and part of the station building are visible on the left side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
train sheds
dismantling
exterior views
railroads
trolley cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002964
B-Series negative 10046-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.670.10046-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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