Historic New England

1st crossing west, East Chatham, Chatham, New York, 8397-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing in East Chatham, Chatham, New York. Two sets of railroad tracks intersect a dirt road. A signpost with a "Railroad Crossing" sign is on the left side of the image. In the background, trees and a few small buildings are visible along a hilly landscape.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384153

Ref. Code: PC015.002.800.8397-B

1st crossing west, East Chatham, Chatham, New York, 8398-B

The image depicts a railroad track crossing in East Chatham, Chatham, New York, labeled as "1st crossing west." The scene shows two sets of railroad tracks curving through a rural landscape with utility poles running alongside. There are trees and a slight elevation change on either side, and a fenc...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384154

Ref. Code: PC015.002.800.8398-B

1st crossing west, East Chatham, Chatham, New York, 8399-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing in East Chatham, Chatham, New York, titled "1st crossing west." Railroad tracks run diagonally from the bottom left to the center, with a dirt road crossing them. A railroad crossing sign is visible on the left and telephone poles line the right side of the trac...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384155

Ref. Code: PC015.002.800.8399-B

1st crossing west, East Chatham, Chatham, New York, 8400-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing in East Chatham, New York. There are two railway tracks intersecting with a dirt road. A large sign reading "Railroad Crossing Look Out for the Engine" is mounted on a pole alongside another crossbuck sign. The landscape includes trees and rolling hills in the b...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384156

Ref. Code: PC015.002.800.8400-B

Looking east from tower #28, showing old Union Station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8434-B

The image shows a view looking east from tower #28 towards the old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Multiple railroad tracks can be seen covered in snow, converging towards the station, which features a large arch and multiple architectural elements visible in the background. A tower stand...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384207

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.8434-B

Plymouth Street, looking south, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8435-B

The image depicts Plymouth Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking south. In the foreground, a snow-covered street is visible with two people walking along the sidewalk. On the right side, there is a large building displaying the signage "Parker Wire Goods Co." and "Powell Planer." Several utili...

Date: 1909-01-22

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

GUSN: 384208

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.8435-B

Fire damage at railroad station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8436-B

The image shows fire damage at a railroad station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The interior features a bar area with wooden counters, shelves holding bottles, and signs advertising cigars and ale. The floor is heavily damaged, exposing the ground underneath. Several light fixtures are visible hangin...

Date: 1903-12-18

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

GUSN: 384209

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.8436-B

Fire damage at railroad station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8437-B

The image depicts structural damage at a railroad station in Worcester, Massachusetts, caused by a fire. Visible are collapsed metal beams and girders, debris on the floor, and part of a brick wall. The scene shows extensive destruction from the fire.

Date: 1903-12-18

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

GUSN: 384210

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.8437-B

Fire damage at railroad station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8438-B

The image depicts fire damage at a railroad station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene shows charred remains of the structure, with beams and debris scattered throughout. Two individuals stand on a rooftop in the background, surveying the damage.

Date: 1903-12-18

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

GUSN: 384211

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.8438-B

South Worcester grade crossing elimination, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8439-B

The image shows a construction site in South Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on the grade crossing elimination project. In the foreground, there are workers, some machinery, and piles of timber and dirt. Several men stand above the site, where a Lehigh and New England freight car is visible on th...

Date: 1908-09-15

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

GUSN: 384212

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.8439-B

View from tower #28, looking west, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8440-B

The image shows a view from tower #28, looking west over snow-covered railroad tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several telegraph poles line the tracks, leading towards industrial buildings in the background. One building has a visible sign reading "Howard Brothers M'f'g. Co." which mentions "Car...

Date: 1909-01-22

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

GUSN: 384213

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.8440-B

Washington Street, looking south, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8441-B

The image shows a snowy view of Washington Street looking south in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left, a large industrial building displays signage for "Wm. Allen Sons' Co.", related to boiler works. On the right, there's a tall structure with signage for "Proctor, Bowen & Co." advertising engine...

Date: 1909-01-22

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

GUSN: 384214

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.8441-B

Old Union station, Boston & Maine exit, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8442-B

The image depicts a large stone railway station with arched windows and an open entrance through which train tracks pass. The tracks curve toward the station along with several utility poles. There are three large bollards visible on the right-hand side of the tracks.

Date: 1910-11-28

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

GUSN: 384215

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.8442-B

Old Union station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8443-B

The image shows the Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is constructed from stone, featuring a prominent arched window and detailed architectural elements. In the foreground, there are horse-drawn carriages and several people near the entrance. An arched gateway is visible to...

Date: 1910-11-28

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

GUSN: 384216

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.8443-B

Old Union station, interior of trainshed, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8444-B

The image shows the interior of the trainshed at the old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple sets of train tracks curving through the space, with several train cars present on the tracks. The interior features large arched windows and a high ceiling supported by structura...

Date: 1910-11-28

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

GUSN: 384217

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.8444-B

Interior of City Ticket Office at Mian Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8445-B

The image shows the interior of a city ticket office located on Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The room contains several wooden chairs and a large wooden counter with numerous drawers. A shelf on the wall is filled with pamphlets or documents, and there are framed pictures hanging on the p...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384218

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.8445-B

Interior of City Ticket Office at Mian Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8446-B

The image shows the interior of a city ticket office at Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. It features wooden cabinetry filled with rows of compartments, likely for organizing tickets or documents. A counter is visible in the foreground with various stacks of papers. Above the cabinetry hangs a ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384219

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.8446-B

Old Union station, Boston & Maine exit, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8447-B

The image shows the Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on the Boston & Maine exit. The station features large stone structures with multiple arched windows and tracks leading directly towards an entrance of the building. Snow covers the ground surrounding the railway tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384220

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.8447-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side, looking east, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8448-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the west side looking east. The partially built structure is surrounded by scaffolding with visible construction materials and equipment scattered around. In the background, several multi-story bu...

Date: 1910-09-15

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

GUSN: 384221

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.8448-B

Old Union station, south side, construction of new Union Station in the background, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8449-B

The image depicts the south side of the old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are structural supports and a sign for a "Restaurant Lunch Counter." In the background, construction work on the new Union Station can be seen with scaffolding and cranes. There are piles of construction m...

Date: 1911-01-09

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

GUSN: 384222

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.8449-B

North ditch, at Washington Street, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8450-B

The image shows a construction site at the north ditch near Washington Street in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. A group of workers is sitting beside a ditch, with a stone wall to the left and train tracks running parallel to the site. An elevated bridge passes over the area in the background. V...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384223

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8450-B

South wall at Church Street, Main Line, Newton, Massachusetts, 8451-B

The image shows a construction site along a south wall at Church Street, Main Line in Newton, Massachusetts. Several houses are visible in the background, and the foreground is filled with large stones and wooden supports. A worker is standing near a pole, and assorted building materials and rubble ...

Date: 1897-03-30

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

GUSN: 384224

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8451-B

Mt. Ida, showing steam shovel and construction teams, Newton, Massachusetts, 8452-B

The image shows a construction scene at Mt. Ida in Newton, Massachusetts. A steam shovel and construction teams are visible, working along a railway line. Large piles of earth and construction materials are evident, along with a train engine and a series of flatbed rail cars. The setting includes a ...

Date: 1896-12-11

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

GUSN: 384225

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8452-B

Walnut Street Bridge, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8453-B

The image depicts the Walnut Street Bridge in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. A metal bridge spans a railroad track at ground level, surrounded by construction materials and debris. On the right, a wooden staircase leads up to the bridge. Buildings are visible in the background to the left.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384226

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8453-B

Church Street bridge, during the depression of tracks below grade, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8454-B

The image shows the Church Street Bridge in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, during the process of lowering tracks. Visible elements include the railway tracks extending into the distance, bordered by utility poles and a fence on one side. An iron structure, part of the bridge, is visible on the ...

Date: ca. 1895

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

GUSN: 384227

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8454-B

Steam shovel at Mt. Ida, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8455-B

The image shows a steam shovel at work on a hillside at Mt. Ida in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. Several men are present around the steam shovel and are standing on a rail car labeled "B&A". Snow is visible on the ground, and a house and additional workers can be seen in the background near th...

Date: 1897-02-02

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

GUSN: 384228

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8455-B

Foundation for Newton Station, Newton, Massachusetts, 8456-B

The image shows the construction site for the foundation of Newton Station in Newton, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks covered in snow. The construction area is fenced off, with materials and equipment visible. In the background, there is a large, multi-story building with...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384229

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8456-B

Churcake Creek under tracks, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8457-B

The image shows Churcake Creek flowing beneath a set of train tracks in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. The creek passes through three large, cylindrical culverts under a stone and concrete bridge. Rocks and debris are visible in the creek and surrounding area.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384230

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8457-B

Cole's block, showing construction, Newton, Massachusetts, 8458-B

The image shows a multi-story brick building in Cole's block, Newton, Massachusetts, alongside a construction site. The building features arched windows and decorative brickwork. In front of it, there are construction materials and equipment, including wooden planks and machinery. Signs on the build...

Date: 1897-08-06

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

GUSN: 384231

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8458-B

Hunt's wall, during construction, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8459-B

The image shows a construction site identified as Hunt's wall in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Several wooden supports and planks are visible, propped up against a partially constructed brick and wooden wall. A group of men can be seen in the middle left of the image, standing amid constructio...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384232

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8459-B

Cole's block, showing timber bracing, Newton, Massachusetts, 8460-B

The image shows a street scene in Newton, Massachusetts, featuring Cole's block. Timber bracing is visible supporting the brick building on the right, which has a sign "TO LET" in one of the windows. Several men are present near the rocky ground and construction materials, with debris and braces on ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384233

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8460-B

Corner of Warner's block, during lowering of tracks, Newton, Massachusetts, 8461-B

The image shows a construction site at the corner of Warner's block in Newton, Massachusetts, where tracks are being lowered. Visible are wooden support structures, piles of snow, and a young boy standing in front of a building with signs for "T.J. Harnett, Plumber" and "Alvin J. Gordon."

Date: 1897-02-01

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

GUSN: 384234

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8461-B

Corner of Warner's block, showing construction, Newton, Massachusetts, 8462-B

The image shows a construction site at the corner of Warner's block in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are rock formations with some snow covering them, and wooden scaffolding or supports around the area. Some beams and sections of wood bear markings or labels.

Date: 1897-02-01

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

GUSN: 384235

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8462-B

Temporary platform at Newton station, from east, Newton, Massachusetts, 8463-B

The image shows a temporary platform at Newton station in Newton, Massachusetts, viewed from the east. In the foreground, a man in a hat and vest is walking alongside the railway tracks. A wooden pedestrian bridge spans the tracks, supported by a sturdy frame. A building with arched windows is visib...

Date: 1896-09-02

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

GUSN: 384236

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8463-B

St. James Street ledge from west, Newton, Massachusetts, 8464-B

The image shows a railway cutting through St. James Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are train tracks running between steep, rock-lined edges. There are several workers and a train on the tracks, and utility poles and residential buildings are seen along the edge of the excavation.

Date: 1897-08-09

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

GUSN: 384237

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8464-B

Main Line, steam shovel and crane at Brackett's Trestle, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8465-B

The image shows a railway construction site at Brackett's Trestle in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. A steam shovel and a crane are visible on the railway tracks, with construction materials and tools scattered around the site. In the background, there are buildings including a church with a tal...

Date: 1897

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

GUSN: 384238

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8465-B

Main Line, Washington Street crossing, from north side, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8466-B

The image depicts the Main Line at the Washington Street crossing in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, seen from the north side. A railroad track crosses the street, and a moving train is visible. There are utility poles, a building with "COAL, WOOD" signage, and a horse-drawn carriage is partiall...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384239

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8466-B

Main Line, boulders in excavation for wall, west of Mt. Vernon Street, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8467-B

The image shows a construction scene with large boulders in an excavation site for a wall. This site is located west of Mt. Vernon Street in West Newton, Massachusetts. On the left, a train with an open railway car can be seen. A man stands among the boulders and supportive wooden beams adjacent to ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384240

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8467-B

Main Line, north abutment, Felton Street during construction, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8468-B

The image shows a construction site at the north abutment of the Main Line near Felton Street in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Several workers are actively engaged in building activities amidst wooden scaffolding and stone blocks. In the background, a railway line is visible, along with utilit...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384241

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8468-B

Main Line, ditch east of Mt. Ida, Newton, Massachusetts, 8469-B

The image depicts a section of railway tracks adjacent to a ditch east of Mt. Ida in Newton, Massachusetts. Several flatbed train cars loaded with materials such as rocks are visible on the tracks. The landscape includes a slope with sparse vegetation to the left and a church steeple can be seen in ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384242

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8469-B

Main Line, work at Appleton Street, showing steam shovel and work on walls, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8470-B

The image shows a construction site at Appleton Street in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. A steam shovel is actively working on the site, surrounded by construction materials and partially built walls. There are multiple workers on-site, visible among the railway tracks and equipment, with resid...

Date: 1897-04-08

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

GUSN: 384243

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8470-B

Newton Station, showing steam shovel and workers, Newton, Massachusetts, 8471-B

The image shows a steam shovel and several workers at Newton Station in Newton, Massachusetts. The workers are gathered on the platform of the steam shovel, which is positioned near a pile of construction materials and debris. In the background, there is a railway platform and a tall, ornate brick b...

Date: 1897-10-30

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

GUSN: 384244

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8471-B

Main Line, Felton Street abutments, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8472-B

The image shows the construction of railroad track abutments on Felton Street in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Two large stone abutments flank the partially completed railway track, with several workers standing nearby. A bridge and buildings are visible in the distance, while telegraph poles ...

Date: 1897-02-11

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

GUSN: 384245

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8472-B

Main Line, Putnam Street ledge, West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts, 8473-B

The image depicts a construction site along the Main Line at the Putnam Street ledge in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. Several workers are present, engaging in various tasks amidst the rocky terrain and timber framework. Steam is visible rising from equipment, and in the background, a row of ho...

Date: 1897-01-01

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

GUSN: 384246

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.8473-B

Excavating for Laundry Brook, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8474-B

The image depicts an excavation site for Laundry Brook in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. There is a wooden framework structure within the excavation area, and several figures can be seen working or walking across the site. In the background, a large two-story house is visible, surrounded by tre...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384247

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8474-B

Main Line, raising Harvard Street girder, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8475-B

The image shows a construction scene in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, where a large girder is being raised over railway tracks. Several workers are visible around the girder, which is positioned above the tracks with cables and a tower-like structure supporting it. In the background, there are...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384248

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8475-B

Main Line, cross section of Margin Street wall, Newton, Massachusetts, 8476-B

The image shows a group of men working at a construction site, identified as the Main Line cross-section of the Margin Street wall in Newton, Massachusetts. The workers are handling large stone blocks, with some using tools and others observing the work. A partially constructed wall and heavy earth-...

Date: 1897-01-18

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

GUSN: 384249

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8476-B

Main Line, steam shovel at Laundry Brook, Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts, 8477-B

The image shows a steam shovel operating on railway tracks at Laundry Brook in Newtonville, Newton, Massachusetts. The scene includes workers around the machine and a partially excavated area alongside the tracks. Residential buildings and telegraph poles are visible in the background.

Date: 1897

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

GUSN: 384250

Ref. Code: PC015.002.420.8477-B

Main Line, view of pile driver, Newton, Massachusetts, 8478-B

The image shows a pile driver on a construction site in Newton, Massachusetts. The tall machine is centered in the frame, with lines and pulleys visible. In the background, there are trees and a multi-story building with chimneys. Several individuals are present near the machine, engaging in constru...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384251

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8478-B

Howe's Block, after partial removal, Newton, Massachusetts, 8479-B

The image depicts Howe's Block in Newton, Massachusetts, after being partially removed. The structure shows exposed interiors with visible rooms, stairs, and debris. Several people are standing in front of the partially demolished building, and railway tracks are visible in the foreground. A faded a...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384252

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8479-B

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