Old Union Station, southwest corner, elevating tracks above street level for new station, Worcester, Mass., 10058-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911-01-09

GUSN

GUSN-381829

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Description

The image depicts the Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on the southwest corner where tracks are being elevated above street level for a new station. Visible are construction materials and a partially completed structure, with the original station building in the background. There are signs and buildings along the street. Workers are also present at the site.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
construction (assembling)
clock towers (towers)
lumber
utility poles
workers
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002976
B-Series negative 10058-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.670.10058-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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