Looking east from tower #28, showing old Union Station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8434-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384207

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Description

The image shows a view looking east from tower #28 towards the old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Multiple railroad tracks can be seen covered in snow, converging towards the station, which features a large arch and multiple architectural elements visible in the background. A tower stands to the left, and utility poles line the right side of the tracks.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
train sheds
trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013074
B-Series negative 8434-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.670.8434-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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