Construction of new Union Station, west side showing elevated structure for Boston and Maine and New Haven railroad tracks, Worcester, Mass., 9970-B

Description

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, showing the west side with an elevated structure for the Boston and Maine and New Haven railroad tracks. The scene includes a large amount of scaffolding, a partially built station facade, and numerous railway tracks under construction. A crane is positioned on the site and several pillars and structural frames are visible.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
cranes (equipment)
workers
piers (supporting elements)
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002889
B-Series negative 9970-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.9970-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 Station, west side showing elevated structure for Boston and Maine and New Haven railroad tracks, Worcester, Mass., 9970-B

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