Old Union station, interior of trainshed, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8444-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-11-28

GUSN

GUSN-384217

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Description

The image shows the interior of the trainshed at the old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple sets of train tracks curving through the space, with several train cars present on the tracks. The interior features large arched windows and a high ceiling supported by structural beams. There are barrels and crates stacked on the left side near the wall.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
train sheds
interior views
passenger trains
rolling stock
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013084
B-Series negative 8444-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.670.8444-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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