Construction of new Union Railroad Station, east side, The Grafton Street Arch Bridge in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 9962-B

Description

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Railroad Station on the east side with the Grafton Street Arch Bridge prominently visible in the foreground. Surrounding the construction area are several buildings and structures as well as railway tracks and construction materials. The scene captures a bustling urban environment with various architectural elements and sparse pedestrian activity.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
bridges (built works)
railroads
rolling stock
freight trains
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002881
B-Series negative 9962-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.9962-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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Construction of new Union Railroad Station, east side, The Grafton Street Arch Bridge in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 9962-B

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