New Union Station, front elevation, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10102-B

Description

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view is from an elevated angle looking west. The building is partially constructed with scaffolding surrounding the structure. Railroad tracks run alongside the construction site and several buildings are visible in the background. The scene includes various construction materials and equipment.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
railroads
boxcars
freight cars
cranes (equipment)
lumber
utility poles
cities
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003020
B-Series negative 10102-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10102-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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New Union Station, front elevation, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10102-B

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