Construction of new Union Railroad Station, front elevation, taken from old station, Worcester, Mass., 9960-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-12-23

GUSN

GUSN-381732

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Description

The image features the construction of the new Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the old station. The partially constructed front elevation is visible with large architectural elements and scaffolding surrounding the structure. In the foreground, various construction materials and equipment are scattered while two prominent towers with scaffolding rise above the building. The surrounding cityscape of Worcester can be seen in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
railroads
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002879
B-Series negative 9960-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.9960-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Description Level

Item

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