Part of old freight yard, side of old Union Station shown on left, Worcester, Mass., 10026-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381797

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Description

The image shows part of an old freight yard with train tracks leading into the distance. On the left side, there is the side of the old Union Station building in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several freight cars are positioned on the tracks and there are utility poles lining the area. In the background, a hillside with buildings is visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
rolling stock
freight trains
railroad stations
exterior views
utility poles
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002944
B-Series negative 10026-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

PC015.002.680.10026-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad trains

Description Level

Item

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