Grade crossing elimination project in South Worcester, wood forms and wall at Gates Street extension, Worcester, Mass., 10181-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-06-14

GUSN

GUSN-381951

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Description

The image shows a construction site for a grade crossing elimination project in South Worcester, Massachusetts. Wooden forms are being used to create a wall at the Gates Street extension. Several workers are present alongside construction equipment and materials. Buildings and utility poles line the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
rolling stock
freight cars
workers
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003098
B-Series negative 10181-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.650.10181-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad crossings
Dwellings

Description Level

Item

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