Tower of old station in background, demolition of the old building in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 9963-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381735

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Description

The image shows a demolition site in the foreground with the partially dismantled old station surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials. In the background, a tall, ornate clock tower from the old station is visible along with a tall chimney.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
demolition
exterior views
towers (building divisions)
railroads
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002882
B-Series negative 9963-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

PC015.002.670.9963-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Wrecking

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom left corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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