New Union Railroad Station, west end, looking east from signal tower #28, Worcester, Mass., 10167-B

Description

The image depicts the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the west end looking east from signal tower #28. Several sets of train tracks run parallel in the foreground. To the left, a large industrial building displays signs for "Howard Brothers M'f'g Co." and "Card Clothing and Wire Heddles." In the distance, the station building with its ornate architecture is visible.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroad signal towers
railroads
factories (structures)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003084
B-Series negative 10167-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.10167-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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New Union Railroad Station, west end, looking east from signal tower #28, Worcester, Mass., 10167-B

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