Historic New England

Tracks looking west from new station, Worcester, Mass., 10039-B

The image shows multiple railway tracks extending into the distance from a station in Worcester, Massachusetts. To the right, there is signage for "Howard Brothers Mfg Co." and "Carroll Clothing." The cityscape includes various buildings and a tall church spire.

Date: December 1913

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

GUSN: 381810

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10039-B

Construction of new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10040-B

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1910-07-29

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

GUSN: 381811

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10040-B

Old railroad station clock tower, taken from roof showing view of city, Worcester, Mass., 10041-B

1 glass plate negative

Date: ca. 1910

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

GUSN: 381812

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10041-B

American Express Building at Grafton Street arch, exterior, Worcester, Mass., 10042-B

The image depicts the exterior of the American Express Building located at the Grafton Street arch in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is a two-story structure with signage for the American Express Company, National Express Company, and New England Despatch Company visible on the faÃ§ade. In t...

Date: December 1913

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

GUSN: 381813

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10042-B

Old Union Station, clock tower, Worcester, Mass., 10043-B

The image shows the Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, featuring its prominent clock tower. The structure is made of stone and has a pointed roof with a weather vane on top. Surrounding the station are railway tracks and several buildings in the background with a cityscape visible beyond...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381814

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10043-B

Rear view of new station during construction, Worcester, Mass., 10044-B

The image shows the rear view of the new station under construction in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials are visible around the site. Several rail tracks run in front of the building with trains visible on them. In the background, a tall ...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 381815

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10044-B

Old Union Station, porte cochere showing sign indicating final closing and farewell, late model automobile in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 10045-B

The image shows the porte cochere of the Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. A sign indicating the station's final closing and farewell is visible. In the foreground, there is a late model automobile parked under the structure.

Date: July 1911

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

GUSN: 381816

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10045-B

Old Union Station, south side, showing dismantling of train shed and raising tracks over streets, Worcester, Mass., 10046-B

The image shows the south side of Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, where the train shed is being dismantled and tracks are being elevated over the streets. The scene includes visible construction work with large beams supported by temporary structures. A clock tower and part of the sta...

Date: 1910-09-22

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

GUSN: 381817

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10046-B

Construction of new Union Station, front elevation looking west from old station roof, Worcester, Mass., 10047-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 building is visible, surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials. Train tracks run alongside the construction site and the surrounding...

Date: 1910-09-14

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

GUSN: 381818

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10047-B

Construction of new Union Station, front elevation looking west from old station roof, Worcester, Mass., 10048-B

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view is from the roof of the old station, looking west. The construction site includes partially completed structures with scaffolding and visible building materials are scattered around. In the background, ra...

Date: 1910-05-12

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

GUSN: 381819

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10048-B

Construction of new Union Station, looking down into unfinished area for concourses, view to west, Worcester, Mass., 10049-B

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from above, looking into the unfinished concourse area. The scene captures a partially built structure with brick walls and wooden scaffolding. In the background, railroad tracks and several buildings, incl...

Date: 1910-06-07

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

GUSN: 381820

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10049-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side looking east, showing steel work for elevated tracks and platform canopies, Worcester, Mass., 10050-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on the west side looking east. Visible are steel structures being erected for elevated tracks and platform canopies. Multiple cranes and construction equipment are in operation with several workers pres...

Date: 1910-10-08

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

GUSN: 381821

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10050-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10051-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east from the west side. The structure is partially built with scaffolding surrounding the emerging building. Various construction materials and debris are scattered around the site and railway tracks...

Date: 1910-07-27

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

GUSN: 381822

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10051-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side, looking east, old station in background, Worcester, Mass., 10052-B

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, with a view from the west side looking east. The building under construction exhibits skeletal structural elements and scaffolding. In the background, the old station is visible.

Date: 1910-05-05

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

GUSN: 381823

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10052-B

Construction of new Union Station showing west side and elevated tracks for Boston and Maine Railroad and New Haven Railroad trains, Worcester, Mass., 10053-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible is the west side of the station with scaffolding and an arched architectural feature. The elevated tracks intended for the Boston and Maine Railroad and New Haven Railroad trains are also under construct...

Date: 1910-10-11

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

GUSN: 381824

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10053-B

West side of new Union Station, looking east, showing start of elevation of tracks and building of bridges over streets, Worcester, Mass., 10054-B

The image captures the west side of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are the elevated tracks and the beginnings of the construction of bridges over the streets. The foreground shows a mix of construction materials and earth while the background features the st...

Date: 1911

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

GUSN: 381825

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10054-B

Construction of new Union Station, front elevation looking west from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10055-B

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view is from the roof of the old station, looking west. The structure under construction is prominently positioned in the center and scaffolding surrounds the building. In the background, there are multiple ci...

Date: 1910-08-05

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

GUSN: 381826

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10055-B

Construction of new Union Station, front elevation looking west from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10056-B

The image shows the construction of Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the roof of the old station. The station's front elevation is visible and partially surrounded by scaffolding. Several arches and columns are under construction and the area is filled with construction materia...

Date: 1910-07-29

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

GUSN: 381827

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10056-B

Construction of new Union Station, front elevation looking west from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10057-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view is from the roof of the old station, looking west. The structure is partially built, with scaffolding surrounding the building and construction materials visible on the ground. The surrounding area incl...

Date: 1910-08-30

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

GUSN: 381828

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10057-B

Old Union Station, southwest corner, elevating tracks above street level for new station, Worcester, Mass., 10058-B

The image depicts the Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on the southwest corner where tracks are being elevated above street level for a new station. Visible are construction materials and a partially completed structure, with the original station building in the background. Th...

Date: 1911-01-09

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

GUSN: 381829

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10058-B

Washington Square and old Union Station, showing maze of railroad tracks, trolly tracks, and crossing gates. During construction of new station and dismantling of old train shed, Worcester, Mass., 10059-B

The image depicts Washington Square and the old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. A network of railroad and trolley tracks, along with crossing gates, is visible surrounding the area. The station itself is under construction, with the dismantling of the old train shed in progress. A promine...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 381830

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10059-B

Old Union Station, Boston and Maine Railroad, exit, 10060-B

The image shows the Old Union Station, part of the Boston and Maine Railroad. A steam locomotive is visible exiting the station through an arched stone building. The railway tracks extend out from the structure, and several utility poles line the area around the tracks. The stone building has multip...

Date: 1911-01-09

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

GUSN: 381831

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10060-B

Old Union Station and temporary shelter and platform during construction of new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10061-B

The image shows the old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, with a temporary shelter and platform visible. In the foreground, there are two train cars on the tracks. The station structure is large and prominent in the background and several people can be seen on the platform.

Date: 1911-01-09

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

GUSN: 381832

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10061-B

Construction of signal tower #28, in connection with new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10062-B

The image shows the construction of signal tower #28 associated with the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by scaffolding and several workers are visible on the site. There are piles of construction materials and tools scattered around the area. In the backgr...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 381833

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10062-B

Construction of new Union Station, rear of south side elevation looking north, old station in right background, Worcester, Mass., 10063-B

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view looks north, capturing the rear of the south side elevation. In the right background, the old station is visible. Various construction materials and equipment are spread across the site, with surro...

Date: 1910-07-21

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

GUSN: 381834

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10063-B

Construction of new Union Station, rear elevation, looking north, showing start of raising tracks above street level, old station in right background, Worcester, Mass., 10064-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view is from the rear elevation, looking north, showing the beginning stages of raising the tracks above street level. The old station is visible in the right background. Several cranes and construction stru...

Date: 1910-10-11

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

GUSN: 381835

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10064-B

Construction of new Union Station, front elevation, looking west from old station roof, Washington Square in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 10065-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the roof of the old station, with Washington Square in the foreground. The building is partially complete, with scaffolding surrounding the visible structure. In the foreground, various construction ...

Date: 1910-11-16

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

GUSN: 381836

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10065-B

Construction of new Union Station, front elevation, looking west from old station roof, Washington Square in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 10066-B

This image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the roof of the old station. The scene shows the front elevation of the new structure with scaffolding and building materials visible. In the foreground, Washington Square is present, with various b...

Date: 1910-04-20

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

GUSN: 381837

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10066-B

Construction of new Union Station, front elevation from old station, Worcester, Mass., 10067-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. It shows the front elevation of the structure from the perspective of the old station. The partially constructed building has scaffolding around it and features large arches and columns. Surrounding the site are...

Date: 1910-06-15

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

GUSN: 381838

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10067-B

Construction of new Union Station, looking west, view from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10068-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the roof of the old station. The partially constructed building features scaffolding and exposed brickwork. In the background, train tracks extend into the distance, and several buildings, including ...

Date: 1910-06-23

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

GUSN: 381839

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10068-B

Construction of new Union Station, south side, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10069-B

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, from the south side looking east. The scene includes partially completed building structures surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials. In the background, there are several buildings and a prominent clo...

Date: 1910-04-20

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

GUSN: 381840

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10069-B

Completed new Union Station from Tower #28 looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10070-B

The image shows the newly completed Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from Tower #28 looking east. The station is prominently featured with its architectural details visible and in the foreground, multiple railroad tracks extend towards the station. To the left, there is a building w...

Date: December 1913

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

GUSN: 381841

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10070-B

Construction of new Express Building on site of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10071-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Express Building in Worcester, Massachusetts, where the old station once stood. Visible are partially completed structures with scaffolding and building materials. Nearby, a brick building with a tall chimney is present and there are railway tracks an...

Date: 1912-07-26

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

GUSN: 381842

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10071-B

Interior of city ticket office at 385 Main Street, Worcester, Mass., 10072-B

The image shows the interior of a city ticket office located at 385 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. Three men are seated in a room with wooden paneling and framed pictures on the walls. A desk with papers and a cabinet containing various items are visible in the foreground. The room is lit by...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381843

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10072-B

Exterior of city ticket office at 385 Main Street, Worcester, Mass., 10073-B

The image shows the exterior of the Boston & Albany Railroad ticket office located at 385 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. Adjacent businesses include Jacobs Bros. at 383 Main Street and various other commercial establishments. The building has multiple signs advertising businesses such as a h...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381844

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10073-B

Old Union Station, exterior, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10074-B

The image shows the exterior of the Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. The stone structure is arched, with train tracks leading into it. Some train cars are visible partially covered by the arch.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381845

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10074-B

View near tower #26, Worcester, Mass., 10075-B

The image shows a view of a snow-covered railway track near tower #26 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Utility poles and industrial buildings are visible along the railway line. The landscape is slightly elevated on the left, with some buildings and chimneys further in the background.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381846

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10075-B

View near tower #26, Worcester, Mass., 10076-B

The image shows a snow-covered railway track extending into the distance near tower #26 in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left, there are industrial buildings and utility poles running alongside the tracks. On the right, there is a snowy embankment with sparse vegetation and additional utility pol...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381847

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10076-B

Machine Shop, exterior, Worcester, Mass., 9976-B

The image shows the exterior of a machine shop located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is constructed with both brick and wood paneling and has large windows on its facade. A set of railroad tracks runs alongside the building, and a person can be seen leaning out of a window on the upper f...

Date: June 1903

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

GUSN: 381748

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9976-B

View along tracks during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9977-B

The image depicts a view along railway tracks during the elimination of grade crossings in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. Residential buildings are visible on the right side with a slight embankment separating them from the tracks. Telecommunication poles line the tracks.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381749

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9977-B

Switch stand, Worcester, Mass., 9978-B

The image shows a railway switch stand located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The switch stand is positioned on railroad tracks with multiple railcars visible in the background. The area includes additional tracks, wooden planks, and a small building on the left side.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381750

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9978-B

Looking west from viaduct, Worcester, Mass., 9979-B

The image shows a snow-covered railway with tracks curving and extending into the distance. To the left, there is a large building with a tower-like feature and utility poles line the side. Various other buildings are visible along the horizon, partially obscured by snow and distance.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381751

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9979-B

Tracks looking southeast at Gates Street, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9980-B

The image shows train tracks viewed from Gates Street in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. Several parallel tracks run through the foreground. In the background, there are residential buildings alongside the tracks. A boxcar is visible on the left. Utility poles line the area near the track...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381752

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9980-B

Green Street, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 9981-B

The image depicts Green Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. Snow covers the ground and multiple railroad tracks run through the scene. On the left side, there is a building with visible signage for "Uneeda Biscuit" and on the right rail cars with "Peoples Coal Co." are visible. Utility...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381753

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9981-B

Green Street, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 9982-B

The image depicts a view of Green Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. Snow covers the ground and railway tracks extend into the distance. A man in a coat and hat is walking on the right side of the image. Buildings line both sides of the street with visible utility poles on the left. A...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381754

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9982-B

West of Hammond Street, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 9983-B

The image shows a snowy landscape in Worcester, Massachusetts, with train tracks running through the frame from the foreground to the background. On both sides of the tracks, there are industrial buildings, utility poles, and leafless trees.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381755

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9983-B

View during construction of bridges for elimination of grade crossings, Gardner Street arch, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9984-B

The image depicts construction work on the Gardner Street arch in South Worcester, Massachusetts, during a project to eliminate grade crossings. In the scene, wooden scaffolding and supports are visible around the structure with piles of rocks and construction materials on the ground. A small wooden...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381756

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9984-B

View at Hammond Street, looking east before elimination of grade crossings, Worcester, Mass., 9985-B

The image shows a snowy view of Hammond Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking eastward before the elimination of grade crossings. Visible in the scene are multiple railroad tracks running parallel, flanked by a small trackside building on the left and a larger industrial building in the backgr...

Date: ca. 1908

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

GUSN: 381757

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9985-B

Looking east from Gardner Street crossing, Worcester, Mass., 9986-B

The image shows a view looking east from the Gardner Street crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are a set of railroad tracks running parallel to each other, lined with utility poles. To the left, a building with a sloped roof can be seen alongside the tracks and there are several buildings...

Date: ca. 1908

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

GUSN: 381758

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.9986-B

Elimination of grade crossing project, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9987-B

The image shows a snow-covered street with a young child standing in the middle. To the left and right are buildings with balconies and windows. In the background, there is a larger, multi-story brick building surrounded by a row of tall, leafless trees. A fence runs across the slope and utility pol...

Date: December 1908

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

GUSN: 381759

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9987-B

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