Construction of new Union Station, front elevation from old station, Worcester, Mass., 10067-B

Description

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. It shows the front elevation of the structure from the perspective of the old station. The partially constructed building has scaffolding around it and features large arches and columns. Surrounding the site are construction materials and several tracks running alongside the station. The broader cityscape of Worcester can be seen in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
construction (assembling)
exterior views
railroads
rolling stock
freight cars
squares (open spaces)
cranes (equipment)
lumber
utility poles
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002985
B-Series negative 10067-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10067-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, front elevation from old station, Worcester, Mass., 10067-B

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