Historic New England

Maverick Street, crossing of railroad, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10314-B

The image depicts the intersection of Maverick Street and a railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a cobblestone street with railroad tracks running across it alongside several buildings on both sides. There are utility poles and a barrier gate visible near the crossing ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382082

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10314-B

Maverick Street, crossing of railroad, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10315-B

The image depicts a cobblestone street at the crossing of a railroad in East Boston, Massachusetts, specifically Maverick Street. There are railroad crossing gates on both sides and buildings line the street in the background. A few pedestrians are visible on the sidewalk.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382083

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10315-B

Prescott Street Railroad Yard, looking west from Prescott Street Bridge, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10299-B

The image depicts the Prescott Street Railroad Yard in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed from the Prescott Street Bridge. Visible are multiple railway tracks extending into the distance, with several rail cars and locomotives on the tracks. Buildings and some trees can be seen in the background alo...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382084

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10299-B

Saratoga Street crossing of railroad, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10316-B

The image shows a railroad crossing at Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. A dirt road intersects with the railway tracks and a small wooden building with a slanted roof is positioned on the left. Two individuals are seated outside the building next to a small structure. Residential build...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382085

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10316-B

Railroad crossing, showing boxcars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10317-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple sets of tracks with a few boxcars positioned on them. On the right, there are utility poles and signage for the railroad crossing. Buildings line the street adjacent to the tracks and there are children playing...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382086

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10317-B

Curtis Street, looking north, railroad crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10318-B

The image shows a view of Curtis Street in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north toward a railroad crossing. Visible are a railroad crossing sign that reads "RAIL ROAD CROSSING, LOOK OUT FOR ENGINE," utility poles, and several buildings, including a multi-story brick building and smaller wooden ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382087

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10318-B

Curtis Street railroad crossing, showing railroad cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10319-B

The image depicts the Curtis Street railroad crossing in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the scene are railroad cars, including a tank car, positioned on the tracks. In the background, there is a building near the crossing and a sign indicating "Railroad Crossing." The terrain include...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382088

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10319-B

Curtis Street Railroad crossing, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10320-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing at Curtis Street, looking south in East Boston, Boston, Mass. Visible elements include train tracks on the left with a railroad car and a railroad crossing sign on the right. Several buildings, trees and utility poles line the road.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382089

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10320-B

Crossing of railroad with Curtis Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10321-B

The image shows a railroad crossing with Curtis Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The railroad tracks run diagonally across the foreground and continue into the distance. On either side of the tracks are utility poles and small buildings. There is a visible railroad crossing sign on the right. B...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382090

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10321-B

Orleans Street Railroad crossing, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10322-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing on Orleans Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. Visible are railroad tracks running through a cobblestone street with a crossing barrier and a sign that reads "R.R. CROSSING LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." A horse-drawn carriage is parked near the crossi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382091

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10322-B

Marginal Street Railroad crossing, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10323-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing on Marginal Street in East Boston, facing south. Visible elements include railroad crossing gates, utility poles, and cobblestone paving. A building with signage is seen on the left and there are railcars and industrial structures in the background. People and a...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382092

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10323-B

Marginal Street Railroad crossing, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10324-B

The image depicts the Marginal Street Railroad crossing looking south in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the scene are cobblestone streets with railroad tracks running across them. There are several utility poles and a small structure near the crossing. Buildings, including some with visible ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382093

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10324-B

Sumner Street, railroad crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10325-B

The image depicts a street view of Sumner Street at a railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. There are buildings lining the street including a three-story structure with visible signage. A horse-drawn cart is visible in the distance and leafless trees line the sidewalk. The image shows a c...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382094

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10325-B

Sumner Street Railroad crossing, advertisements on fences, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10326-B

The image shows a wooden building next to the Sumner Street Railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several advertisements are posted on the fences and the building itself. A wooden gate runs along the railroad tracks and there are signs including ones for Lea & Perrins Sauce and Wolf Saloo...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382095

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10326-B

Sumner Street Railroad crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10327-B

The image shows the Sumner Street Railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. A gated railroad crossing is visible in the foreground with a sign indicating "Railroad Crossing." A horse-drawn carriage is present near the crossing. Buildings line both sides of the street and utility poles with wi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382096

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10327-B

Sumner Street Railroad crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10328-B

The image depicts the Sumner Street Railroad crossing in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a railroad track running horizontally through the frame with brick pavement surrounding it. On the left side, there is a building with a partially visible window. In the background, severa...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382097

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10328-B

Sumner Street Railroad crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10329-B

The image depicts the Sumner Street Railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks crossing a cobblestone street. To the right, a freight car marked "Boston & Maine" is visible next to building No. 6. The street is lined with utility poles and a sign re...

Date: 1900-12-05

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

GUSN: 382098

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10329-B

Cochrane Chemical Works, exterior, showing railroad cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10330-B

The image shows the exterior of the Cochrane Chemical Works in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large industrial building is visible with multiple windows and ladders on its walls. In front of the building, several railroad cars are situated along the tracks. A wooden fence runs parallel to the tracks,...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382099

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10330-B

Cochrane Chemical Works, exterior, showing railroad cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10331-B

The image shows the exterior of Cochrane Chemical Works in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. Railroad tracks run through the center with railroad cars labeled "B. & A." on both sides. A long building is visible to the right and utility poles line the tracks. Two individuals are seen walking along ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382100

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10331-B

Cochrane Chemical Works, showing railroad tank car, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10332-B

The image shows a section of a railroad track at Cochrane Chemical Works in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. A railroad tank car is visible in the distance situated on the tracks. There are utility poles and buildings adjacent to the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382101

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10332-B

Cochrane Chemical Works, exterior, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10333-B

The image depicts the exterior of Cochrane Chemical Works in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows train tracks running through the center with buildings on both sides. A tall fence and utility poles line the tracks and a ladder is visible against one of the buildings on the right.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382102

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10333-B

Cochrane Chemical Works, showing railroad cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10334-B

The image depicts railroad tracks and several railroad cars aligned on a track at Cochrane Chemical Works in East Boston, Massachusetts. There are telegraph poles parallel to the tracks and the cars are freight cars with closed and open sliding doors. The scene extends into the distance.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382103

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10334-B

Cochrane Chemical Works, exterior, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10335-B

The image depicts the exterior of the Cochrane Chemical Works located in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows a large industrial building with multiple windows and a tall chimney. In the foreground, there are several sets of railroad tracks running parallel to the building. Utility po...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382104

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10335-B

Grade crossing elimination project, Bennington Street looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10336-B

The image depicts a grade crossing elimination project at Bennington Street, looking north in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are construction materials and equipment on the site, with railway tracks under construction. Surrounding the area are residential buildings and utility poles, with a bui...

Date: 1905-06-01

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

GUSN: 382105

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10336-B

Wall at south end of west abutment for bridge of Curtis Street grade crossing elimination project, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10337-B

The image shows construction work at the Curtis Street grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the scene are several workers near a trench beside a railway track. A steam locomotive and several boxcars labeled "Big Four" are on the right side of the image with co...

Date: 1905-11-21

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

GUSN: 382106

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10337-B

Riverside Railroad Station, exterior, Newton, Mass., 10136-B

The image shows the exterior of Riverside Railroad Station in Newton, Massachusetts. The station features a distinctive roof and is partially obscured by a wooden fence in the foreground. A utility pole with wires is visible next to the fence. Trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381907

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.10136-B

Riverside Railroad Station, exterior, showing switch tower and signals, Newton, Mass., 10137-B

The image shows the exterior of the Riverside Railroad Station in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad tracks leading towards the station accompanied by a switch tower and signals. The station building is situated on the left and there are utility poles lining the right side of the t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381908

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.10137-B

Pier fire on July 8, 1908, East Boston, Mass., 10139-B

The image depicts a large, billowing cloud of smoke rising from a pier fire in East Boston, Massachusetts, on July 8, 1908. Several tugboats are visible in the water near the pier. The scene captures the intensity of the fire with dense smoke obscuring part of the sky. Buildings and a sailing ship's...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381909

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.10139-B

Drawing of reconstructed pier facilities after the devastating fire of July 8, 1908, East Boston, Mass., 10140-B

The image is a drawing depicting the reconstructed pier facilities in East Boston, Massachusetts, after a devastating fire on July 8, 1908. The illustration shows a detailed view of the railway terminal and adjacent piers with various buildings, rail lines, and ships docked along the waterfront. Dis...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381910

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.10140-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

New Union Railroad Station, almost finished, Worcester, Mass., 10161-B

The image depicts the nearly completed New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The station features two prominent clock towers and an arched roof structure. Train tracks can be seen in the foreground with various buildings and a tall, pointed tower visible in the background. Construc...

Date: 1911-06-06

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

GUSN: 381931

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10161-B

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