New Union Station, immediatley after completion, westbound "Western Express" train in foreground, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6457-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1910

GUSN

GUSN-383712

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Description

The image shows the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, shortly after its completion. In the foreground, a westbound "Western Express" train is visible. The architecture of the station includes prominent towers and a large central building, surrounded by tracks. The surrounding area features various buildings and a view of the cityscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012613
B-Series negative 6457-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.660.6457-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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