Dismantling of old Union Railroad Station, during construction of new station chang-over, Worcester, Mass., 10168-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381938

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Description

The image shows the dismantling process of the old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are the partially deconstructed building materials and framework of the station. A horse-drawn cart labeled "Soap" along with other carts and construction debris are also present in the foreground while train tracks run alongside the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
dismantling
railroads
freight cars
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003085
B-Series negative 10168-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

PC015.002.670.10168-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Wrecking

Description Level

Item

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