Old Union Railroad Station, west side looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10097-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381868

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Description

The image shows the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the west side looking east. The scene includes railway tracks curving towards a large stone building with an arched entrance. To the left, a brick building is visible with stacked bricks beside it. The foreground and background include utility poles and tracks running alongside the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003015
B-Series negative 10097-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

PC015.002.670.10097-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A large portion of the left side of this negative is broken off and missing. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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