Historic New England

Roof trusses of new freight house, Worcester, Mass., 10017-B

The image shows the roof trusses of a new freight house under construction in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is composed of a series of triangular steel trusses being erected. Several workers are visible and construction materials are scattered around the site with machinery assisting in th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381789

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10017-B

Old Union Railroad Station after its closing, porte cochere, Worcester, Mass., 10018-B

The image shows the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, after its closing. The stone architecture of the porte cochere is visible, with a sign on the doors reading "CLOSED USE OTHER STATION OPPOSITE." A vintage car is parked beside the entrance and there is a utility pole nearby.

Date: July 1911

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

GUSN: 381790

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10018-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 10019-B

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are partially constructed buildings with arched openings and scaffolding. There is also building material scattered around along with railroad tracks, utility poles, and surrounding...

Date: 1910-05-12

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

GUSN: 381791

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10019-B

Construction of new Union Station, front elevation, from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10020-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the roof of the old station. The front elevation of the new building is visible, surrounded by scaffolding. The site includes construction materials and workers with the surrounding cityscape in the ...

Date: 1910-07-15

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

GUSN: 381792

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10020-B

New Union Railroad Station, construction, front elevation from old station, Worcester, Mass., 10021-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene is viewed from the front elevation of the old station, depicting a large construction site with scaffolding and various building materials. Railroad tracks are visible to the side along with sev...

Date: 1910-04-09

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

GUSN: 381793

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10021-B

Construction of Green Street Bridge in new Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10022-B

The image depicts the construction of the Green Street Bridge as part of the new Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several workers are engaged in constructing the framework of the bridge while working with steel rebar and wooden planks. Visible in the background are industrial build...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381794

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10022-B

Construction of new Union Railroad Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 10023-B

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Railroad Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is partially built with scaffolding covering several areas. Visible are large arched windows and a multiple-story building section. In the foreground, there is a larg...

Date: 1910-06-15

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

GUSN: 381795

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10023-B

Construction of Signal Tower #28, New Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10024-B

The image depicts the construction of Signal Tower #28 as part of the New Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene shows a partially built structure with wooden scaffolding and several workers can be seen on and around the building site. Debris and construction materials are scat...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381796

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10024-B

Part of old freight yard, side of old Union Station shown on left, Worcester, Mass., 10026-B

The image shows part of an old freight yard with train tracks leading into the distance. On the left side, there is the side of the old Union Station building in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several freight cars are positioned on the tracks and there are utility poles lining the area. In the background...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381797

Ref. Code: PC015.002.680.10026-B

Looking down tracks from Grand Street Crossing, Worcester, Mass., 10027-B

The image depicts a view down railroad tracks from the Grand Street Crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. There are two sets of tracks running parallel with a railroad crossing in the foreground. On the left, a building displays a sign for "Little Liver Pills." On the right, a series of industrial b...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381798

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10027-B

View down tracks from Grand Street, Worcester, Mass., 10028-B

The image shows a view of multiple railway tracks extending from Grand Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a wooden platform crossing the tracks. To the left, a building has a large painted advertisement for "CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS." Several houses and utility poles ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381799

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10028-B

Looking east from Plymouth Street, Worcester, Mass., 10029-B

The image depicts a set of railroad tracks stretching eastward from Plymouth Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left, there is a stone wall with a fence and trees lining the edge. On the right, several railcars are visible near buildings, one of which bears the words "Allen Boiler Works." Ut...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381800

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10029-B

View down tracks from Grand Street, Worcester, Mass., 10030-B

The image shows a view down railroad tracks from Grand Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tracks lead into the distance, flanked by utility poles and a fence on the right. A few train cars are visible further down the tracks. On the left, there are buildings and a large sign for "Carter's Littl...

Date: ca. 1908

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

GUSN: 381801

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10030-B

Grafton Street Railroad Crossing, before elimination in 1909, Worcester, Mass., 10031-B

The image shows the Grafton Street Railroad Crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts, before its elimination in 1909. Visible are several railroad tracks running through the area with a building marked "Bradle Car Works" prominently on the left. Utility poles and signage related to the railroad are also...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381802

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10031-B

View down tracks, Worcester, Mass., 10032-B

The image shows a set of railway tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tracks extend into the distance with some rail cars visible further down. On the left is an open grassy area and utility poles line the tracks. Industrial buildings are faintly visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381803

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10032-B

Old Union Station, Boston and Maine Railroad, exit, Worcester, Mass., 10033-B

The image depicts the Old Union Station of the Boston and Maine Railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view shows the exit area of the station featuring railroad tracks leading to an arched stone building. The structure has large windows and an open door where the tracks pass through, surrounded ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381804

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10033-B

Powell Planer's Works, exterior, Worcester, Mass., 10034-B

The image shows the exterior of Powell Planer's Works in Worcester, Massachusetts. There is snow on the ground in the forground. The building has signage for Powell Tool Company and Planers. To the right, a railway car marked with "N.Y.N.H. & H." is partially visible. Electrical poles and signage fo...

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381805

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10034-B

Leonard Street, looking north, elimination of grade crossing project, Worcester, Mass., 10035-B

The image shows Leonard Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking northward. It depicts a scene from the elimination of a grade crossing project. In the foreground, there is construction work evident with dirt and some concrete structures visible. Trees and a residential building are visible in th...

Date: August 1908

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

GUSN: 381806

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10035-B

Clyde Street railroad crossing, looking toward Marginal Street, East Boston, Mass., 9835-B

The image depicts the Clyde Street railroad crossing looking toward Marginal Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes several buildings, with visible signage such as "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." Cobblestone pavement is seen in the foreground and people are stand...

Date: 1910-05-28

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

GUSN: 381607

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9835-B

Clyde Street railroad crossing, looking toward eastern pier, 9836-B

The image shows the Clyde Street railroad crossing, with train tracks leading towards an area labeled as the eastern pier. There are multiple railway tracks converging and diverging with a small structure nearby, possibly a guardhouse or control booth. In the background, industrial buildings and uti...

Date: 1910-05-28

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

GUSN: 381608

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9836-B

Clyde Street crossing looking toward grain elevator and piers, East Boston, Mass., 9837-B

The image depicts a view along Clyde Street crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking toward a grain elevator and piers. Visible elements include multiple train tracks converging and curving towards the background with structures such as industrial buildings and small sheds adjacent to the tra...

Date: 1910-05-28

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

GUSN: 381609

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9837-B

Unidentified ships at old Cunard Line Pier before 1908, East Boston, Mass., 9838-B

The image depicts unidentified ships docked at the old Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts, before 1908. In the foreground, a man is sitting on a horse-drawn cart near piles of material. The pier building and multiple ship masts are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381610

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9838-B

Warehouse #6, interior, East Boston, Mass., 9839-B

The image shows the interior of Warehouse #6 in East Boston, Massachusetts. The center of the image includes an open area with structural columns and beams visible. A small cart is positioned near a railing, while in the foreground, there is a wooden barrier with a short wooden ladder leaning agains...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381611

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9839-B

New warehouse, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9840-B

The image shows the exterior of a new warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a large, multi-story brick structure with prominent vertical sections and minimal window openings. Large sacks are lined up in front of the warehouse. The street in front features cobblestones and utility ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381612

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9840-B

New warehouse, exterior, East Boston, Mass., 9841-B

The image shows the exterior of a large brick warehouse located in East Boston, Massachusetts. The building is several stories high with multiple small windows and abuts a body of water with a wooden dock in the foreground. A few boats are moored near the dock and there are additional industrial str...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381613

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9841-B

Newly reconstructed Leyland Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9842-B

The image depicts the newly reconstructed Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The pier includes a large building prominently marked with "Leyland Line" on it. A ship is docked alongside the pier and in the background, industrial structures and cranes are visible across the water.

Date: October 1910

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

GUSN: 381614

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9842-B

Construction of new grain elevator, taken from warehouse, showing conveyors, East Boston, Mass., 9843-B

The image depicts the construction of a new grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple conveyors and a large, partially constructed brick structure. Several train boxcars are positioned on tracks in the foreground and scaffolding and construction materials are present.

Date: 1910-07-25

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

GUSN: 381615

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9843-B

View of new grain elevator and Leyland Pier from Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn railroad Coal trestle, formerly Mass. Coal Co. Wharf, East Boston, Mass., 9844-B

The image shows a view of a grain elevator and Leyland Pier from the Boston, Revere Beach, and Lynn railroad coal trestle, formerly the Massachusetts Coal Company Wharf, in East Boston, Massachusetts. Prominently visible is a large building with "New York Central Lines" and "Boston & Albany Railroad...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381616

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9844-B

Leyland Line and general B&A railroad piers, taken from Boston, Revere Beach, and Lynn Railroad Coal Trestle, formerly Mass. Coal Co. Wharf, East Boston, Mass., 9845-B

The image shows railroad piers and freight cars at the Leyland Line and general B&A railroad piers, as viewed from the Boston, Revere Beach, and Lynn Railroad Coal Trestle, formerly the Massachusetts Coal Company Wharf, in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground are several freight car...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381617

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9845-B

Interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9846-B

The image shows the interior of the immigration quarters on the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is large and open featuring a grid of metal railings and benches arranged in rows. The ceiling is supported by exposed steel beams and light seeps through windows in the backgrou...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381618

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9846-B

Interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9847-B

The image depicts the interior of the immigration quarters at the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is open and features several wooden pillars supporting a high ceiling. There are signs on the walls indicating areas for "Refreshments" and "Western Union Telegraph." A visible...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381619

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9847-B

Interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9848-B

The image shows the interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is characterized by rows of wooden benches arranged in parallel lines. The structure features exposed beams and columns along with multiple light fixtures mounted on the walls. T...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381620

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9848-B

Interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier, East Boston, Mass., 9849-B

The image depicts the interior of the Immigration Quarters on the Cunard Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is large and open featuring multiple rows of long benches separated by metal railings. Overhead are visible beams and supports. The area is well-lit by large windows along the ...

Date: 1910-12-28

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

GUSN: 381621

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9849-B

View of pier facilities taken from storage warehouse, Clyde Street Pier in center, East Boston, Mass., 9850-B

The image depicts pier facilities at Clyde Street Pier, East Boston, Massachusetts, as seen from a storage warehouse. The scene includes a prominent water tower and a large industrial complex with several buildings and a smokestack. There are tracks and a berthed ship visible near the waterfront.

Date: 1911-01-13

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

GUSN: 381622

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9850-B

View from roof of the storage warehouse toward grain elevator and piers, East Boston, Mass., 9851-B

The image shows a view from the roof of a storage warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the distance, a large grain elevator is visible along with several piers. The foreground includes rooftops of multiple buildings and there is a tall smokestack seen to the right.

Date: 1911-01-13

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

GUSN: 381623

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9851-B

View from new grain elevator showing piers, showing various grain conveyors, East Boston, Mass., 9852-B

The image shows a view from a new grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts, highlighting various grain conveyors. The scene features a series of large, elevated conveyor systems and industrial buildings.

Date: 1911-01-13

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

GUSN: 381624

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9852-B

View of Leyland and Cunard Line Piers from new grain elevators, showing the "Ivernia" tied up at pier, looking toward Boston, East Boston, Mass., 9853-B

The image shows a view from new grain elevators overlooking the Leyland and Cunard Line Piers. The steamship "Ivernia" is docked at the pier.

Date: 1911-01-13

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

GUSN: 381625

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9853-B

New Leyland Line Pier, showing ship tied at pier, East Boston, Mass., 9854-B

The image shows a ship tied to the New Leyland Line Pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The ship is positioned alongside a complex of industrial-style buildings with visible structural frameworks and windows. There is a large water tank in the background on one of the structures. The scene is captur...

Date: October 1910

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

GUSN: 381626

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9854-B

View from grain elevator showing new Cunard Line pier, looking toward Boston and Charlestown, East Boston, Mass., 9856-B

The image depicts a view from a grain elevator looking toward the new Cunard Line pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. The foreground features extensive pier structures with rows of windows and a network of covered walkways. In the background, the cityscape of Boston and Charlestown is visible, inclu...

Date: 1910-07-25

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

GUSN: 381627

Ref. Code: PC015.002.230.9856-B

View from new grain elevator, showing general B&A pier and Massachusetts Coal Co. Wharf (Now site of Bethlehem Steel Co. Dry Dock), looking toward South Boston, East Boston, Mass., 9855-B

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1910-07-25

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

GUSN: 381628

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9855-B

View from new grain elevator toward Boston showing roof of new Leyland Line pier, East Boston, Mass., 9857-B

The image depicts a view from a grain elevator looking toward Boston, showcasing the roof of the new Leyland Line pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several buildings with flat roofs and ventilation structures are visible. In the background, ships can be seen docked along the pier with the city sky...

Date: 1910-07-25

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

GUSN: 381629

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.9857-B

Foundation of transformer house taken from warehouse, good view of East Boston houses and buildings, East Boston, Mass., 9858-B

The image shows the construction site of a transformer house foundation viewed from a warehouse. There are various materials and machinery present at the site. In the background, East Boston houses and buildings are visible, with architectural details of roofs and windows. A prominent tower-like str...

Date: 1910-07-25

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

GUSN: 381630

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.9858-B

Pier facilities, railroad yard and grain elevator from roof of the North Dock and storage warehouse, East Boston, Mass., 9859-B

The image captures a view of pier facilities, a railroad yard, and a grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, railroad tracks are visible along with various industrial buildings. A large water tower and a grain elevator dominate the skyline. The scene is viewed from the roof ...

Date: 1910-12-12

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

GUSN: 381631

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9859-B

Pier facilities, railroad yard and grain elevator from roof of the North Dock and storage warehouse, East Boston, Mass., 9860-B

The image depicts the pier facilities, railroad yard, and grain elevator as seen from the roof of the North Dock and storage warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are railway tracks and industrial buildings while a large water tower and grain elevator dominate the backgro...

Date: 1910-12-12

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

GUSN: 381632

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9860-B

Construction of new grain elevator, East Boston, Mass., 9861-B

The image shows the construction of a new grain elevator in East Boston, Massachusetts. The large brick structure is partially completed with a visible metal framework on top. In the foreground, there are multiple railway tracks, a small building, and a freight car marked "Nickel Plate."

Date: 1910-07-18

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

GUSN: 381633

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9861-B

Pier work, East Boston, Mass., 9862-B

The image shows pier construction work in East Boston, Massachusetts. It features a large wooden structure under construction with cranes and scaffolding visible. There are additional structures and equipment in the background.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 381634

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9862-B

Pile driver at work on Clyde Street pier, East Boston, Mass., 9863-B

The image shows a pile driver in operation at the Clyde Street pier in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several men are present at the construction site, which includes wooden beams and construction materials.

Date: 1906-10-06

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

GUSN: 381635

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9863-B

Construction of new warehouse, pile drivers at work, East Boston, Mass., 9864-B

The image depicts the construction site of a new warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several pile drivers are in operation, and there are workers visible on the site. In the background, there are large ships docked and the area is cluttered with construction materials such as logs and debris.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381636

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9864-B

Construction of new warehouses, pile drivers at work, East Boston, Mass., 9865-B

The image shows a construction site for new warehouses in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several pile drivers are actively in use, surrounded by a groundwork of beams and rubble. In the background, ships and industrial buildings are visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381637

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.9865-B

Clyde Street Pier, interior view, looking north, East Boston, Mass., 9866-B

The image shows the interior view of Clyde Street Pier, looking north in East Boston, Massachusetts. The space is a large, open structure with a series of evenly spaced supporting beams and trusses. There's a central track leading towards a large doorway at the far end.

Date: 1907-09-17

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

GUSN: 381638

Ref. Code: PC015.002.220.9866-B

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