Historic New England

Construction of new Union Railroad Station, exterior, Worcester, Mass., 10190-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The exterior of the building is partially completed, with scaffolding surrounding several areas. Workers can be seen on the scaffolding. The surrounding cityscape of Worcester is visible in the backg...

Date: 1910-11-08

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

GUSN: 381960

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10190-B

Old Union Railroad Station, front of west side, showing trolley and carriages, Worcester, Mass., 10191-B

The image depicts the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, showing the front of the west side. Visible in the scene are a trolley on the left side and several horse-drawn carriages lined up in front of the station. The structure features a prominent clock tower and an arched entra...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381961

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10191-B

Union Railroad Station, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10192-B

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381962

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10192-B

Union Railroad Station, exterior during construction, Worcester, Mass., 10193-B

The image shows the exterior of the Union Railroad Station under construction in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by scaffolding, and numerous building materials are scattered around the site. Several railway tracks are visible beside the construction and the surrounding area in...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381963

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10193-B

Union Railroad Station, exterior, entrance from Washington Square, Worcester, Mass., 10194-B

The image shows the exterior entrance of Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, as viewed from Washington Square. The architecture features grand arches and columns, with ornate canopies over the entrance doors. Several people are visible on the steps and in front of the building and in...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381964

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10194-B

City Ticket Office, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10195-B

The image depicts the interior of a city ticket office in Worcester, Massachusetts. The room features a large wooden counter with numerous stacks of paper or tickets arranged on it. Behind the counter, there are shelves filled with more papers or documents and a framed picture is leaning against the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381965

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10195-B

Plymouth Street Railroad crossing, showing railroad cars, Worcester, Mass., 10196-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing on Plymouth Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, featuring several freight cars from the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad and the Boston & Albany Railroad. In the foreground, there is a wooden fence and a small structure, possibly a crossing guard cabin, near the tr...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381966

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10196-B

Retaining wall west of Grafton Street on main line of Boston & Albany Railroad, Worcester, Mass., 10197-B

The image shows a retaining wall made of stone blocks located west of Grafton Street on the main line of the Boston & Albany Railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts. Behind the wall, a brick industrial building with several windows and a chimney emitting smoke is visible. The ground in the foreground i...

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381967

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10197-B

Retaining wall west of Grafton Street on main line of Boston & Albany Railroad, Worcester, Mass., 10198-B

The image shows a snow-covered scene featuring a retaining wall along the main line of the Boston & Albany Railroad west of Grafton Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the background, a large building and several utility poles are visible and a sign for a coal company can be seen. Various scatter...

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381968

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10198-B

Temple Street Crossing of Boston & Albany Railroad, looking northwest, Worcester, Mass., 10199-B

The image depicts the Temple Street Crossing of the Boston & Albany Railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking northwest. A train is visible on an elevated track supported by a stone and wooden structure. Crossing gates are raised and buildings line both sides of the street in the foreground.

Date: 1911-01-20

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

GUSN: 381969

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10199-B

Temple Street Crossing of Boston & Albany Railroad, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10200-B

The image depicts Temple Street Crossing on the Boston & Albany Railroad, looking west in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the foreground are railroad tracks stretching into the distance. Several people are gathered near the tracks and industrial buildings and structures are visible on either side. Powe...

Date: 1911-01-20

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

GUSN: 381970

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10200-B

Plymouth Street Railroad crossing, looking east on Boston & Albany Railroad tracks, Worcester, Mass., 10201-B

The image depicts the Plymouth Street Railroad crossing, looking east along the Boston & Albany Railroad tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene shows railroad tracks running through a snow-covered landscape with several buildings on either side. A building with signage indicating "Boiler Work...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381971

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10201-B

Construction of railroad freight yard south of Porter Street, East Boston, Mass., 10202-B

The image depicts the construction site of a railroad freight yard south of Porter Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible amidst the construction activity which includes wooden frameworks and piles of earth. In the background, there are buildings and construction materials...

Date: 1905-10-19

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

GUSN: 381972

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10202-B

Grade crossing elimination project through city, ditch and wall, south of Porter Street, east side, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10203-B

The image shows a construction site for a grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, Massachusetts, south of Porter Street. Several workers are engaged in the construction process within a trench that is supported by wooden frameworks. They are seen standing on planks above the ditch with to...

Date: 1905-10-21

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

GUSN: 381973

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10203-B

Grade crossing elimination project, Sumner Street abutments, East Boston, Mass., 10204-B

The image shows construction work related to the grade crossing elimination project at Sumner Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are the abutments and a bridge in the background. A railroad track runs through the area with carts labeled "B&A" present on the tracks. A horse-drawn cart is s...

Date: 1907-11-15

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

GUSN: 381974

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10204-B

Grade crossing elimination project, sheating and bracing on abutments at Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10205-B

The image depicts a construction site for a grade crossing elimination project on Saratoga Street in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows wooden sheating and bracing on abutments against a backdrop of residential buildings. In the foreground, there are visible train tracks and part of...

Date: 1906-12-12

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

GUSN: 381975

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10205-B

Grade crossing elimination project, sheating and bracing on abutments at Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10206-B

The image depicts a grade crossing elimination project at Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are sheathing and bracing on abutments with railroad tracks running beneath a wooden bridge. Several people are standing on or near the elevated structures. Snow covers parts of the groun...

Date: 1906-12-12

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

GUSN: 381976

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10206-B

General view south of Saratoga Street, during grade crossing elimination project, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10207-B

The image captures a general view of Saratoga Street in East Boston during a grade crossing elimination project. There are railroad tracks in the foreground with construction materials alongside. Several cranes are visible in operation and a few workers are seen on site. Residential buildings and ut...

Date: 1905-10-19

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

GUSN: 381977

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10207-B

Grade crossing elimination project, retaining wall and forms north of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10208-B

The image depicts a construction site in East Boston, north of Saratoga Street, focusing on the grade crossing elimination project. Several workers are visible on site standing and working near a retaining wall and wooden forms. Buildings are visible in the background.

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 381978

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10208-B

Grade crossing elimination project, view showing flooding of water in cut north of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10209-B

The image shows a flooded railway cut in the grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, north of Saratoga Street. Water covers the railway tracks, with some debris floating on the surface. On the left side, two individuals are sitting on wooden planks near the water. Buildings and utility po...

Date: 1906-05-10

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

GUSN: 381979

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10209-B

Depressing of tracks through city for grade crossing elimination project, steam shovel at work south of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10210-B

The image depicts a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, where a grade crossing elimination project is underway. A steam shovel is actively digging south of Saratoga Street next to railroad tracks. Visible in the scene are workmen, a steam shovel, and materials such as logs and timbers, ...

Date: 1906-08-08

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

GUSN: 381980

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10210-B

Depressing of tracks through city for grade crossing elimination project, steam shovel at work south of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10211-B

The image depicts a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, where a steam shovel is in operation as part of a project to depress tracks for grade crossing elimination. The scene is located south of Saratoga Street, showing railroad tracks running through the area. Several workers are presen...

Date: 1906-08-08

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

GUSN: 381981

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10211-B

Depressing of tracks through city for grade crossing elimination project, steam shovel at work south of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10212-B

The image shows a construction site for the grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, Massachusetts. It features a steam shovel at work south of Saratoga Street where railroad tracks are being depressed through the city. The scene includes the tracks being excavated with piles of dirt, cons...

Date: 1906-08-08

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

GUSN: 381982

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10212-B

Construction of Prescott Street bridge abutments, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10213-B

The image shows the construction site of the Prescott Street bridge abutments in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking south. Visible are large concrete structures on both sides of a cleared area flanked by piles of dirt and construction debris. Railroad tracks run parallel to the construction site on...

Date: 1904-11-28

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

GUSN: 381983

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10213-B

Construction of Prescott Street Bridge abutments, looking south, East Boston, Mass., 10214-B

The image shows the construction site of the Prescott Street Bridge abutments in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking south. Visible are construction workers and machinery, including large crane-like equipment and a boiler. Various materials and structures like wooden beams and piles of earth are sca...

Date: 1904-09-23

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

GUSN: 381984

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10214-B

Construction of Prescott Street Bridge abutments, looking south, East Boston, Mass., 10215-B

The image shows the construction of the Prescott Street Bridge abutments in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking south. The scene includes construction materials and equipment, such as cranes and steam machinery. Workers are visible among the equipment and a line of train cars is visible to the right...

Date: 1904-09-30

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

GUSN: 381985

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10215-B

Construction of Prescott Street Bridge, west abutments, looking northwest, East Boston, Mass., 10216-B

The image shows the construction site of the Prescott Street Bridge's west abutments in East Boston, Massachusetts. A man in a coat and hat stands near the large concrete structure which forms part of the bridge's support. Visible in the background are some residential buildings and utility poles. D...

Date: 1904-11-28

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

GUSN: 381986

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10216-B

Prescott Street Bridge, east abutment, looking northeast showing method of bracing copings, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10217-B

The image depicts the construction site of the Prescott Street Bridge's east abutment in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several workers are present including a group standing around a suspended concrete block being lifted by a crane. The method of bracing the copings is visible with wooden beams arrang...

Date: 1904-11-01

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

GUSN: 381987

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10217-B

Prescott Street Bridge, east abutment, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10218-B

The image shows the construction site of the east abutment for Prescott Street Bridge in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. A trench is visible in the foreground with wooden planks and braces lining its sides. Construction materials and equipment can be seen scattered around the site including a cr...

Date: 1904-11-01

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

GUSN: 381988

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10218-B

Storage Basin, outlet drain, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10219-B

The image shows a construction area in East Boston, Massachusetts, with a wooden outlet drain leading toward the south. A man stands beside a horse-drawn cart on a dirt pathway. The background features a row of buildings and open land.

Date: 1904-09-30

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

GUSN: 381989

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10219-B

Storage basin, showing method of bracing, looking north near center of basin, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10220-B

The image shows a storage basin under construction, highlighting the method of bracing. Wooden beams and planks are arranged to provide structural support. The view is looking north near the center of the basin located in East Boston, Massachusetts. Debris and construction materials are visible on t...

Date: 1904-11-01

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

GUSN: 381990

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10220-B

Storage basin and outlet drain, looking northeast from center of basin, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10221-B

The image shows a construction area for a storage basin and outlet drain in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed from the center of the basin looking northeast. Visible are wooden beams and platforms, partially constructed frameworks, and scattered construction materials. In the background, there are ...

Date: 1904-11-01

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

GUSN: 381991

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10221-B

Grade crossing elimination project, Bennington Street, looking northeast, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10222-B

The image depicts a construction site as part of a grade crossing elimination project on Bennington Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, looking northeast. Visible are tracks, workers engaged in construction activities, and a horse-drawn wagon loaded with materials. In the background, there is a mult...

Date: 1905-06-29

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

GUSN: 381992

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10222-B

Curtis Street, looking north to Standard Oil Tracks, showing tank cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10223-B

The image shows a row of tank cars on tracks in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north toward the Standard Oil tracks. In the background, there are residential houses and trees lining the street with additional industrial structures visible further down the tracks.

Date: 1905-06-01

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

GUSN: 381993

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10223-B

Curtis Street, looking north to Standard Oil tracks, showing tank cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10224-B

The image depicts Curtis Street in East Boston, looking north towards the Standard Oil tracks. The scene includes railroad tracks intersecting a dirt road with several railway tank cars visible on a siding to the right. Large utility poles and industrial structures are present alongside the tracks. ...

Date: 1905-06-01

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

GUSN: 381994

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10224-B

Grade crossing elimination project, Prescott Street Bridge, east abutment, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10225-B

The image shows the east abutment of the Prescott Street Bridge in East Boston, Massachusetts, as part of a grade crossing elimination project. Visible are wooden beams and retaining walls forming a trench. Construction activity can be seen in the background as the view faces north.

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 381995

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10225-B

Storage basin, drain at north end, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10226-B

The image shows a construction site featuring a storage basin drain at the north end in East Boston, Massachusetts. A man is crouching near the edge of a partially constructed wooden framework that supports a drain or pipe. The site is surrounded by piles of earth and construction materials.

Date: 1905-07-21

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

GUSN: 381996

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10226-B

Storage basin, outlet drain looking east, driving sheathing for copper dam, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10227-B

The image shows a construction site for a storage basin outlet drain in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the scene are workers and machinery involved in driving sheathing for a copper dam. The image looks eastward, highlighting wooden structures and a partially visible bridge in the background...

Date: 1904-11-18

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

GUSN: 381997

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10227-B

Railroad station, showing platforms, Framingham, Mass., 9726-B

The image shows the railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts, featuring multiple platforms alongside train tracks. The platforms are covered and flanked by wooden freight carts. A lamp post is visible in the foreground and there is a building with a sloped roof to the right. Additional structur...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381498

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9726-B

Original Framingham railroad station, exterior, Framingham, Mass., 9727-B

The image depicts the exterior of the original Framingham railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts. The station building features a prominent clock tower and is situated along a cobblestone street lined with telegraph poles. Trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381499

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9727-B

Railroad station, exterior, showing platforms, looking east, South Framingham, Framingham, Mass., 9728-B

The image depicts the exterior of the South Framingham railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts. The view is looking east and shows several platforms alongside railway tracks. A building with a gabled roof is visible in the background and there are trees and open space surrounding the area.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381500

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9728-B

Railroad station, exterior, platforms, Framingham, Mass., 9729-B

The image depicts the exterior of a railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts, focusing on the platforms. There are several train tracks visible in the foreground. Covered platforms with supporting posts run parallel to the tracks and a horse-drawn carriage is situated on the right side near one...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381501

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9729-B

Railroad station showing switch tower, looking northwest at platform, Framingham, Mass., 9730-B

The image shows the railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts, looking northwest. A switch tower is prominently visible next to the tracks. The platform runs alongside several railway tracks with some vegetation and a small structure in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381502

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9730-B

Railroad station, showing signal tower, Framingham, Mass., 9731-B

The image depicts a railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts, featuring a prominent signal tower. The tower is positioned next to several train tracks with a building in the background.

Date: 1910-11-26

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

GUSN: 381503

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9731-B

Framingham railroad station, tracks of New York, New Haven, and Hartford railroad, looking north, 9732-B

The image shows the railroad tracks of the Framingham station, belonging to the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad. The view is facing north. There is a wooden platform on the left side, and multiple tracks curve into the distance. A utility pole and a numbered post are visible along the tra...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381504

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9732-B

Railroad station, platform, showing switch tower, Framingham, Mass., 9733-B

The image depicts a railroad station platform in Framingham, Massachusetts, featuring a switch tower. A set of train tracks runs alongside the platform and a building with an upper level is present. A person is standing on the platform in the foreground and the area is surrounded by some vegetation.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381505

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9733-B

Railroad station, west end of north platform, looking west, showing switch tower, Framingham, Mass., 9734-B

The image depicts the west end of the north platform at a railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts, looking west. A switch tower is visible alongside multiple sets of train tracks. A person is walking along the platform towards the camera and a building with a prominent clock tower can be seen ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381506

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9734-B

Railroad station, exterior, showing switch tower, railroad platform, and railroad cars. West end of north platform looking west, Framingham, Mass., 9735-B

The image shows the exterior of a railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts. Visible are a switch tower and a wooden railroad platform alongside multiple railroad tracks. Several railroad cars are present on the tracks. A child is walking on the platform near the switch tower marked with the num...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381507

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9735-B

Railroad station, exterior, Framingham, Mass., 9736-B

The image shows the exterior of a railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts. In the foreground are train tracks leading towards the station. The station itself is a long, low building with a gabled roof and visible platforms. Several carts are parked near the station and one train car can be see...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381508

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9736-B

Railroad station, looking east, Framingham, Mass., 9737-B

The image depicts a railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible elements include the train tracks running from the foreground to the background, a platform area on the left, and a station building with a pitched roof on the right. Additionally, there are utility poles and a ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381509

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.9737-B

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