Historic New England

Plymouth Street crossing of Boston & Albany Railroad, Worcester, Mass., 10089-B

The image depicts the Plymouth Street crossing of the Boston & Albany Railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad tracks running across the foreground, a crossing gate, and a building with a sign that reads "Worcester Boiler Works" in the background. On the right side, there is a two-...

Date: 1910-12-16

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

GUSN: 381860

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10089-B

Plymouth Street at Boston & Albany Railroad crossing, Worcester, Mass., 10090-B

The image depicts Plymouth Street at the Boston & Albany Railroad crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. A horse-drawn cart can be seen on the right side of the street along with some commercial buildings in the background. Trees line the street and part of a wooden structure is visible on the left.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381861

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10090-B

Plymouth Street railroad crossing, looking north, Worcester, Mass., 10091-B

The image depicts the Plymouth Street railroad crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking north. A street runs through the center flanked by buildings on the left and right. A railroad crossing sign is visible along with a crossing gate extending across the road. Snow covers the ground and roofto...

Date: 1910-12-16

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

GUSN: 381862

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10091-B

Plymouth Street crossing of Boston & Albany railroad, looking north, Worcester, Mass., 10092-B

The image shows the Plymouth Street crossing of the Boston & Albany railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking north. There is a tunnel passing under the railroad, with snow covering the ground. A small wooden structure and several poles are visible near the crossing with residential buildings in...

Date: 1910-12-16

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

GUSN: 381863

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10092-B

Old Union Station, interior view, Worcester, Mass., 10093-B

The image depicts an interior view of the Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The large open space features wooden flooring and high ceilings. In the background, there are several large windows and doors. A cart with wheels is visible on the right side of the image.

Date: 1910-11-28

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

GUSN: 381864

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10093-B

Old Union Station, interior showing walkway to temporary platforms during construction of new station, Worcester, Mass., 10094-B

The image shows the interior of the Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. A walkway leading to temporary platforms during the construction of a new station is visible. The foreground features a large column-like structure, with a covered passage extending outward. A round sign hangs near a ...

Date: 1910-11-28

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

GUSN: 381865

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10094-B

Old Union Station, exterior, north side, Worcester, Mass., 10095-B

The image shows the exterior of the north side of Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is constructed of stone with large arched windows. In front of the station, there are horse-drawn carriages and a dirt path running alongside a set of train tracks. Utility poles line the a...

Date: 1910-11-28

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

GUSN: 381866

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10095-B

Old Union Station, exterior, showing entrance and carriages, last year of its operation, Worcester, Mass., 10096-B

The image shows the exterior of Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, during its last year of operation. The entrance of the station is visible and there are several horse-drawn carriages stationed in front along with an early automobile. The station's stone architecture is prominent, featu...

Date: 1910-11-28

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

GUSN: 381867

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10096-B

Old Union Railroad Station, west side looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10097-B

The image shows the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the west side looking east. The scene includes railway tracks curving towards a large stone building with an arched entrance. To the left, a brick building is visible with stacked bricks beside it. The foreground...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381868

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10097-B

View of Boston & Albany tracks near tower #26, Worcester, Mass., 10098-B

The image shows the Boston & Albany railroad tracks near tower #26 in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene features parallel tracks extending into the distance covered in snow. On either side of the tracks are utility poles and various industrial buildings are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381869

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10098-B

Boston & Albany Railroad city ticket office on Main Street, Worcester, Mass., 10099-B

The image depicts the interior of the Boston & Albany Railroad city ticket office located on Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The office features a long counter with papers and books stacked on it. Behind the counter, there are shelves filled with numerous tickets and a framed picture is mou...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381870

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10099-B

City ticket office on Main Street, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10100-B

The image depicts the interior of a city ticket office on Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. It shows a counter with stacks of brochures or tickets laid out on it. Behind the counter are shelves filled with numerous compartments holding more tickets or documents. There is a framed picture on t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381871

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10100-B

Interior of Boston & Albany Railroad city ticket office on Main Street, Worcester, Mass., 10101-B

The image shows the interior of the Boston & Albany Railroad city ticket office on Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Three men are seated on chairs against a wooden paneled wall. The room contains framed pictures on the walls, a chandelier, and a countertop with stacks of paper and drawers. O...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381872

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10101-B

New Union Station, front elevation, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10102-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view is from an elevated angle looking west. The building is partially constructed with scaffolding surrounding the structure. Railroad tracks run alongside the construction site and several buildings are...

Date: 1910-04-09

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

GUSN: 381873

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10102-B

New Union Station construction, looking northwest toward city from top of Claflin Coal Co., Worcester, Mass., 10103-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from the top of Claflin Coal Co., looking northwest toward the city. The site is busy with various cranes and scaffolding, and visible in the foreground are railway tracks. A person is standing on a wooden...

Date: 1910-06-15

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

GUSN: 381874

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10103-B

Section of retaining wall in connection with new Union Station construction and grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 10104-B

The image shows a section of a retaining wall under construction as part of the new Union Station construction and grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Nearby, there are railway tracks and a large structural bridge with construction materials and equipment visible in the v...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381875

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10104-B

Wall at Wright Wire Co., Worcester, Mass., 10105-B

The image depicts a section of an industrial area featuring a large wall under construction at Wright Wire Co. in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the foreground are railway tracks, with some train cars and a small building visible. The background shows additional industrial structures and a few hillsid...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381876

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10105-B

Division Line Wall, in connection with new Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10106-B

The image shows a railway scene connected to the new Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. A division line wall runs alongside the railroad tracks which extend into the distance. To the left, a metal support structure is visible and there are some construction materials and debris aroun...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381877

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10106-B

New Union Station construction, front elevation, Worcester, Mass., 10107-B

The image depicts the construction of the front elevation of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials are scattered around the site. A curved fence is visible in front of the building and a small two-story office or cons...

Date: 1910-10-29

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

GUSN: 381878

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10107-B

New Union Station construction, looking west from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10108-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from the roof of the old station. The scene looks westward and includes scaffolding around the partially built structure featuring prominent columns and arches. The surrounding area reveals railroad trac...

Date: 1910-06-30

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

GUSN: 381879

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10108-B

New Union Station under construction, view of west side looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10109-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, with a view from the west side looking east. The partially built structure is visible featuring scaffolding and construction materials. In the background, multiple buildings and a tower can be seen.

Date: 1910-06-15

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

GUSN: 381880

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10109-B

Construction of Tower #28 with new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10110-B

The image shows the construction of Tower #28 alongside the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene includes wooden scaffolding surrounding a partially built brick structure. Workers are visible on site amidst construction materials and equipment. In the background, there are buildi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381881

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10110-B

Setting of the Franklin Street girders for railroad bridge, showing cranes, Worcester, Mass., 10111-B

The image shows the setting of girders for a railroad bridge on Franklin Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are cranes used in the construction work. There are workers present along the bridge structure and a pile of debris and wooden planks can be seen in the foreground. A man is standing ...

Date: 1911-10-13

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

GUSN: 381882

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10111-B

Setting of the Franklin Street girders for railroad bridge, Worcester, Mass., 10112-B

The image depicts the construction site of the Franklin Street girder for a railroad bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts. Workers and equipment are visible, including a crane, as they set girders in place. A large industrial building is in the background and piles of construction materials are scatte...

Date: 1911-10-13

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

GUSN: 381883

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10112-B

Queensbury Mill wall at railroad, Worcester, Mass., 10113-B

The image depicts a large, sloped wall near a railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts, associated with the Queensbury Mill. Visible are several utility poles and a train rail with freight cars. In the background, there is a large structure, possibly a bridge, and a small building near the wall. Various...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381884

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10113-B

Construction of new Express Building in connection with new Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10114-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Express Building associated with the Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is partially constructed with scaffolding surrounding its exterior. Construction materials are present on the ground and a few workers are visible. Th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381885

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10114-B

New Union Station, east end, looking toward city, Worcester, Mass., 10115-B

The image depicts the construction site of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from the east end looking toward the city. The scene includes multiple railroad tracks, a partially constructed building with scaffolding, and construction materials scattered around. Visible are cr...

Date: 1910-05-12

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

GUSN: 381886

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10115-B

Construction of Tower #28 in connection with new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10116-B

The image shows the construction site of Tower #28, part of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. There is a partially built structure with scaffolding and workers visible. Adjacent to the construction area are multiple freight train cars filled with materials along with various buildin...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381887

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10116-B

Construction of Tower #28 in connection with new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10117-B

The image depicts the construction of Tower #28, part of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden scaffolding and a partially built structure made of brick and concrete. A tall, cylindrical brick chimney stands in the foreground and there are various construction materia...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381888

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10117-B

Old Union Station, looking east, train shed and west side arch already demolished, Worcester, Mass., 10118-B

The image depicts Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the east. The prominent clock tower is visible and the surrounding area includes several vehicles and electric streetcars. The train shed and the west side arch of the station have already been demolished.

Date: 1910-04-11

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

GUSN: 381889

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10118-B

New Union Station construction, west side, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10119-B

The image depicts the construction of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, from the west side looking east. The building is partially completed, with visible structural frameworks and construction materials. In the background, multiple railway tracks extend into the distance, and sever...

Date: 1910-05-25

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

GUSN: 381890

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10119-B

Main line of Boston & Albany Railroad, showing construction of the Grafton Street Arch bridge, Woodbury and Leighton, from new station tower looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10120-B

The image shows the construction of the Grafton Street Arch bridge on the main line of the Boston & Albany Railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, construction materials and workers are visible with railway tracks running beneath the site. In the background, industrial buildings, in...

Date: 1910-06-07

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

GUSN: 381891

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10120-B

Temple Street Crossing, taken from south, looking north, south side of tracks on Green, Worcester, Mass., 10121-B

The image shows the Temple Street Crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the south looking north. Visible are railroad tracks on Green Street with a bridge overhead supported by multiple arches. Several utility poles and streetlamps line the street and there are small structures near the ...

Date: 1911-01-20

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

GUSN: 381892

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10121-B

Eliot Railroad Station, exterior, Newton, Mass., 10122-B

The image shows the exterior of the Eliot Railroad Station in Newton, Massachusetts. The station building has a sign that reads "Eliot" and features a stone and window structure. The surroundings include a sidewalk, railway tracks, and bushes in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381893

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10122-B

Railroad Station, exterior, looking west, Dalton, Mass., 10123-B

The image depicts an exterior view of a railroad station looking west in Dalton, Massachusetts. Multiple sets of train tracks run parallel and converge in the distance. A small boy is standing to the right of the tracks. The station structure, surrounded by trees, is visible on the right side of the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381894

Ref. Code: PC015.002.200.10123-B

North coal shed during construction, Natick, Mass., 10124-B

The image shows the construction of a large wooden structure identified as the North coal shed in Natick, Massachusetts. Several workers can be seen amidst the framework with the structure's wooden beams prominently visible. There are construction materials and tools scattered around the site.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381895

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10124-B

Lowering of tracks, north wall at Briggs, Natick, Mass., 10125-B

The image shows a construction site where tracks are being lowered at the north wall of Briggs in Natick, Massachusetts. Visible are a line of rail carts filled with earth and debris, wooden beams used to support the excavation, and large stone blocks stacked along the side. Several workers can be s...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381896

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10125-B

Foundation pit at chimney of Walcott Shop during lowering of tracks, Natick, Mass., 10126-B

The image shows a foundation pit at the chimney of Walcott Shop in Natick, Massachusetts, during the process of lowering tracks. Visible within the pit are wooden beams, tools such as a shovel, and some clothing or fabric draped over a beam. The ground is covered in rocks and debris.

Date: 1896

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

GUSN: 381897

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10126-B

Storage basin, bottom of basin looking northeast, south of center of basin, East Boston, Mass., 10228-B

The image shows the bottom of a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, oriented to the northeast from the south of the center of the basin. It features wooden beams forming a frame and soil visible within the basin structure. The wooden walls encircle the area and some patches of earth and con...

Date: 1904-11-18

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

GUSN: 381998

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10228-B

Storage basin, showing flood gates and bottom construction, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10229-B

The image depicts the interior of a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. It features several flood gates and visible construction elements at the bottom of the basin. There are wooden beams and boards lining the structure with scattered materials on the ground.

Date: 1904-11-18

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

GUSN: 381999

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10229-B

Storage basin and outlet drain, showing west end of drain looking east, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10230-B

The image shows a large, arched outlet drain forming part of a storage basin, located in East Boston, Massachusetts. The construction appears to be reinforced with metal rods and wooden supports, featuring the west end of the drain looking east.

Date: 1904-11-18

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

GUSN: 382000

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10230-B

Storage basin and outlet drain, view of drain looking east, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10231-B

The image shows a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a storage basin and outlet drain. Visible in the foreground and extending into the distance is a trench supported by wooden boards. Three figures are visible with one crouching and two standing on the edges of the construct...

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 382001

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10231-B

Storage basin, outlet drain, looking east into opening of outlet drain, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10232-B

The image depicts a storage basin and outlet drain in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view looks east into the opening of the outlet drain. The area features excavated earth with visible water in the trench and wooden beams spanning the opening. In the background, grassy land and a structure or brid...

Date: 1904-09-30

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

GUSN: 382002

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10232-B

Storage basin, outlet drain, looking north, East Boston, Mass., 10233-B

The image shows a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a storage basin and outlet drain. The scene includes several workers, some standing and others seated, near railway tracks and construction machinery. Looking north, buildings are visible in the background.

Date: 1904-09-30

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

GUSN: 382003

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10233-B

Storage basin, looking north at extreme north end showing method of using expanded metal on basin roof, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10234-B

The image shows a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north at its extreme north end. It focuses on the method of utilizing expanded metal on the basin roof. The metal grid laid above a structural surface is visible with the basin walls in the background.

Date: 1905-01-21

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

GUSN: 382004

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10234-B

Storage basin and outlet drain, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10235-B

The image depicts a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, focusing on a storage basin and outlet drain. Several workers are present, some holding tools, standing on the uneven ground. A horse-drawn cart is visible and there are buildings in the background beyond an open, grassy area.

Date: 1904-09-23

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

GUSN: 382005

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10235-B

Storage basin, flushing gate, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10236-B

The image shows a storage basin with a flushing gate in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is concrete with a dark opening leading into the basin. Water and debris are visible on the ground in the foreground and a ladder is attached to the right side of the structure.

Date: 1905-01-21

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

GUSN: 382006

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10236-B

Storage basin, flushing gate, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10237-B

The image depicts a flushing gate located at a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. The gate is made of wood and metal components with bolts and fasteners securing it in place. A ladder is positioned to the right of the gate against a concrete wall.

Date: 1905-01-21

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

GUSN: 382007

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10237-B

Storage basin, flushing gate, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10238-B

The image shows a large wooden flushing gate at a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. The gate is constructed from vertical wooden planks reinforced with bolts and brackets. A metal ring is attached to the structure and a wooden ladder is seen on the right side of the gate.

Date: 1905-01-21

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

GUSN: 382008

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10238-B

Grade crossing elimination project, sheathing and bracing at Bennington Street, looking north west, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10239-B

The image depicts a construction site as part of the grade crossing elimination project at Bennington Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, looking northwest. It shows extensive wooden sheathing and bracing structures, with two men sitting atop the sheathing. Residential buildings and utility poles ar...

Date: 1905-08-08

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

GUSN: 382009

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10239-B

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