Historic New England

Setting the Franklin Street girders, showing cranes and railroad cars, Worcester, Mass., 9959-B

The image depicts a construction site in Worcester, Massachusetts, focused on setting the Franklin Street girders. Two cranes are actively engaged in the work, flanking the construction area. Railroad cars can be seen in the background along with several workers on the site. A large building and con...

Date: 1911-10-13

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

GUSN: 381731

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9959-B

Construction of new Union Railroad Station, front elevation, taken from old station, Worcester, Mass., 9960-B

The image features the construction of the new Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the old station. The partially constructed front elevation is visible with large architectural elements and scaffolding surrounding the structure. In the foreground, various construction ma...

Date: 1910-12-23

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

GUSN: 381732

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9960-B

Construction of the new Union Railroad Station, looking into train concourse and baggage room area, Worcester, Mass., 9961-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are structural frameworks made of wood and steel within the train concourse and baggage room area. Surrounding the construction site are partially built brick walls and scaffolding. In the ba...

Date: 1910-07-26

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

GUSN: 381733

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9961-B

Construction of new Union Railroad Station, east side, The Grafton Street Arch Bridge in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 9962-B

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Railroad Station on the east side with the Grafton Street Arch Bridge prominently visible in the foreground. Surrounding the construction area are several buildings and structures as well as railway tracks and construction materials. The scene...

Date: 1910-10-11

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

GUSN: 381734

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9962-B

Tower of old station in background, demolition of the old building in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 9963-B

The image shows a demolition site in the foreground with the partially dismantled old station surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials. In the background, a tall, ornate clock tower from the old station is visible along with a tall chimney.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381735

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.9963-B

New Union Station, construction, west side, Worcester, Mass., 9964-B

The image shows the construction site of the New Union Station on the west side in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are various construction materials and structures, including scaffolding and partially built walls. Rail tracks run through the site and several cranes and construction equipment are ...

Date: 1910-04-27

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

GUSN: 381736

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9964-B

Construction of new Union Station, rear or track side view, Worcester, Mass., 9965-B

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, captured from the rear or track side view. Several construction cranes and scaffolding are visible around the building. The scene includes railway tracks, adjacent industrial buildings, and a notable tower structu...

Date: 1910-10-11

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

GUSN: 381737

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9965-B

New Union Railroad Station, construction, west side, Worcester, Mass., 9966-B

The image shows the construction of the west side of the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The station is partially built and surrounded by scaffolding. Construction materials and debris are scattered around the site and a sign advertising building demolition services is visibl...

Date: 1910-09-22

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

GUSN: 381738

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9966-B

New Union Station, construction, east side, showing city in background, Worcester, Mass., 9967-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Station on the east side with tracks and several cranes visible. In the background, the cityscape of Worcester, Massachusetts, including multiple buildings and church steeples, is apparent. A few workers are present on the site and a streetcar is vis...

Date: 1910-06-03

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

GUSN: 381739

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9967-B

New Union Railroad Station, construction, west side, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 9968-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Railroad Station on the west side, looking east in Worcester, Massachusetts. The station structure is partially built with scaffolding and construction materials visible. In the background, a tall tower can be seen and several train tracks run alongs...

Date: 1910-05-19

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

GUSN: 381740

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9968-B

New Union Railroad Station construction, placing of roof trusses over the waiting room area, Worcester, Mass., 9969-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on the placement of roof trusses over the waiting room area. Visible are several large trusses being installed atop the brick structure and scaffolding surrounds the emerging building. Constructi...

Date: 1910-07-21

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

GUSN: 381741

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9969-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side showing elevated structure for Boston and Maine and New Haven railroad tracks, Worcester, Mass., 9970-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, showing the west side with an elevated structure for the Boston and Maine and New Haven railroad tracks. The scene includes a large amount of scaffolding, a partially built station facade, and numerous railway t...

Date: 1910-10-27

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

GUSN: 381742

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9970-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 9971-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. The building structure is partially completed with scaffolding and construction materials visible. Work is actively being carried out with large cranes and various building sections under dev...

Date: 1910-07-26

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

GUSN: 381743

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9971-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 9972-B

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. Workers can be seen on the site and materials are scattered around the construction area. There are numerous signs and advertisements posted along the construction boundary.

Date: 1910-10-29

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

GUSN: 381744

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9972-B

Junction of Illinois and Gates Streets, looking west, Grade Crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 9973-B

The image depicts the junction of Illinois and Gates Streets in Worcester, Massachusetts, as part of the Grade Crossing elimination project. Visible are several houses, including a prominent home with a porch and dormer windows. A large tree stands on the left, while construction elements and barrie...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381745

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9973-B

Wall east of Gardner Street, looking west, grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 9974-B

The image depicts a railway line as part of the grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view is looking west from the wall east of Gardner Street. On the right, multiple industrial buildings with tall chimneys are visible alongside train tracks elevated on a constructed w...

Date: 1908-11-03

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

GUSN: 381746

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9974-B

Elimination of grade crossing project, Worcester, Mass., 9975-B

The image shows a construction site for a project eliminating a grade crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. A large arched structure made of wood and metal supports extends over the site. A brick building is visible on the right side and construction materials are scattered on the ground.

Date: 1908-11-03

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

GUSN: 381747

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9975-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: 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: 1908

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

GUSN: 381759

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9987-B

Maddison Street looking east, clock tower of old station in background, Worcester, Mass., 9988-B

The image depicts Maddison Street looking east in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene features railway tracks extending into the distance with several cargo train cars on the right. In the background, a clock tower of an old station is visible. Additionally, there is a building with the signage "Par...

Date: 1909-01-20

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

GUSN: 381760

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9988-B

Grade crossing elimination project, Porter Street, looking north, East Boston, Mass., 10141-B

The image depicts the grade crossing elimination project on Porter Street, looking north in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the image are railroad tracks running diagonally across the foreground. In the background, construction equipment and materials such as large beams, a drum, and a pile o...

Date: 1905-04-25

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

GUSN: 381911

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10141-B

Grade crossing elimination project through city, ditch and wall south of Porter Street, west side, East Boston, Mass., 10142-B

The image depicts a construction site for a grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, Massachusetts, near Porter Street. Visible are railway tracks and a deep ditch on the left side supported by wooden structures. A person is standing near the tracks while buildings and construction materia...

Date: 1905-10-21

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

GUSN: 381912

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10142-B

Construction of new Union Station, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10143-B

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are incomplete structural frameworks with scaffolding and temporary support beams. Construction materials, including piles of stones and wooden planks, are scattered around the site. I...

Date: 1910-06-23

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

GUSN: 381913

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10143-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 10144-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. The partially completed building is surrounded by scaffolding with some roof structures in place. In front of the building, there are piles of construction materials and a horse-drawn wagon. ...

Date: 1912-07-26

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

GUSN: 381914

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10144-B

Waiting room, new Union Railroad Station, looking toward street, Worcester, Mass., 10145-B

The image depicts the waiting room of the new Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed toward the street. The room features rows of benches and large arched windows. The architectural details include ornate designs on the walls and ceiling.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381915

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10145-B

New Union Railroad Station, boiler room, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10146-B

The image shows the interior of the boiler room at the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The room contains large boilers supported by a structural framework. Several pipes and construction materials are scattered around the area. Visible in the background are brick walls and so...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 381916

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10146-B

Old Union Railroad Station, ticket office, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10147-B

The image shows the interior of the ticket office at the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. A person is seated at a desk with several candlestick telephones while another individual stands in a doorway leading to a partitioned area with a wire-mesh gate. The office is filled wit...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381917

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10147-B

Old Union Station, agent's office, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10148-B

The image shows the interior of an agent's office at Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The room is filled with desks covered in stacks of papers and documents. Overhead lights illuminate the workspace and a sign marked "AGENTS" hangs above a door in the background. Various office furnit...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381918

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10148-B

Construction of new power house, looking north, Worcester, Mass., 10149-B

The image depicts the construction site of a new power house in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the north. Visible are frameworks of scaffolding and support structures surrounding the partially completed building. Several workers are seen at the construction site, alongside building materials ...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 381919

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10149-B

Franklin Street Bridge, girders, Worcester, Mass., 10150-B

The image shows a man standing on a flatbed train car loaded with large girders. These girders are associated with the Franklin Street Bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure behind him and the train car are prominently riveted. The area around the train tracks is scattered with wooden bea...

Date: 1911

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

GUSN: 381920

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10150-B

New Union Railroad Station, boiler, Worcester, Mass., 10151-B

The image depicts a boiler located in New Union Railroad Station, Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene shows a large industrial boiler with surrounding pipes and machinery. There is a small table or cabinet with a few items placed on top in the foreground. The room is constructed of brick with large ...

Date: 1911

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

GUSN: 381921

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10151-B

New Union Railroad Station, construction, Worcester, Mass., 10152-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The partially constructed building is surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials. Multiple arched entryways are visible in the structure and several railway tracks run adjacent to the site. The ...

Date: 1910-06-03

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

GUSN: 381922

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10152-B

New Express Building, south side, construction, Worcester, Mass., 10153-B

The image shows the construction of the New Express Building in Worcester, Massachusetts. Workers are visible on scaffolding along the south side of the building. The structure is surrounded by scaffolding and part of the street is visible in the foreground. There are other buildings in the backgrou...

Date: 1912-07-26

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

GUSN: 381923

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10153-B

New Union Railroad station, construction, dismantling old railroad station, looking east from Grafton Street, Worcester, Mass., 10154-B

The image depicts the construction site of the New Union Railroad station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east from Grafton Street. In the foreground, an old railroad station structure is being dismantled, with building materials and construction activity visible. The scene includes a tower and...

Date: 1910-09-15

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

GUSN: 381924

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10154-B

Setting the Franklin Street girders for bridge in connection with new Union Railroad Station improvements and grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 10155-B

The image shows construction work involving the setting of girders for a bridge as part of the Union Railroad Station improvements and grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are cranes on either side lifting the girders into place, with construction workers present o...

Date: 1911-10-13

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

GUSN: 381925

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10155-B

Junction with New Haven Railroad tracks known as South Worcester Junction, during grade crossing elimination project, scene looking east toward station, Worcester, Mass., 10156-B

The image depicts the South Worcester Junction during the grade crossing elimination project, looking east toward the station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Various railroad tracks and industrial buildings are visible along with a bridge structure in the background. Smoke or steam emits from several s...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381926

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10156-B

New Union Railroad Station, interior, view of stairway to offices, Worcester, Mass., 10157-B

The image shows the interior of New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. It features a view of a stairway leading to offices. The area includes decorative columns and lantern-style light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. Doors and office entrances are visible along the wall on the ri...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381927

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10157-B

Old Union Railroad Station after closing as indicated by sign on door, porte cochere, Worcester, Mass., 10158-B

The image shows the entrance of the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Above the entrance, "Passenger Station" is engraved on the building. A sign on the door indicates the station is closed and instructs to use another station. There is also a sign for the "Railroad Branch Youn...

Date: 1911

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

GUSN: 381928

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10158-B

Grafton Street Arch, looking north, old station on right and new on left, Worcester, Mass., 10159-B

The image depicts Grafton Street Arch in Worcester, Massachusetts. Looking north, the old station is visible on the right and the new station on the left. There are electrical poles and wires running along the street and various advertisements are displayed on the left.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 381929

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10159-B

New Union Railroad Station, interior, waiting room showing ticket windows, Worcester, Mass., 10160-B

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381930

Ref. Code: PC015.002.10160-B

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