Historic New England

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

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

Smith concrete mixer at Prescott Street Bridge construction, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10240-B

The image shows a construction site at the Prescott Street Bridge in East Boston, Massachusetts. Central to the scene is a Smith concrete mixer, surrounded by several workers engaged in construction activities. Wooden beams and other construction materials are visible along with a backdrop of buildi...

Date: 1904-09-23

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

GUSN: 382010

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10240-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: 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: 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

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