Historic New England

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

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

Date: 1911-01-09

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

GUSN: 381832

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10061-B

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

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

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 381833

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10062-B

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

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

Date: 1910-07-21

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

GUSN: 381834

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10063-B

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

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

Date: 1910-10-11

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

GUSN: 381835

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10064-B

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

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

Date: 1910-11-16

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

GUSN: 381836

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10065-B

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

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

Date: 1910-04-20

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

GUSN: 381837

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10066-B

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

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

Date: 1910-06-15

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

GUSN: 381838

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10067-B

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

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

Date: 1910-06-23

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

GUSN: 381839

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10068-B

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

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

Date: 1910-04-20

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

GUSN: 381840

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10069-B

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

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

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 381841

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10070-B

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

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

Date: 1912-07-26

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

GUSN: 381842

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10071-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381843

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10072-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381844

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10073-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381845

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10074-B

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

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

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381846

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10075-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381847

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10076-B

View along tracks, Worcester, Mass., 10077-B

The image shows a snowy landscape with railroad tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tracks run through the center of the image flanked by a sloped embankment and utility poles on the left. On the right side, there are several tall smokestacks and an industrial building with the word "BOILERS" vi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381848

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10077-B

Gardner Street Crossing, Worcester, Mass., 10078-B

The image depicts Gardner Street Crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are railway tracks running through the scene with adjacent buildings, including a large stone structure with a tower and arched windows. A smaller building is located near the tracks and utility poles line the street.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381849

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10078-B

View along track at Gardner Street, Worcester, Mass., 10079-B

The image shows a view along a set of railway tracks at Gardner Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. On both sides of the tracks there are wooden fences and utility poles with wires. A small building with windows is visible on the right side near the tracks and industrial buildings can be seen in the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381850

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10079-B

Gardner street view, Worcester, Mass., 10080-B

The image depicts a dirt road leading away from the camera, with noticeable tire tracks. On the left, a man leans against a wooden fence in front of a large stone building with multiple arched windows and two prominent towers. In the background, there are several residential buildings and utility po...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381851

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10080-B

Unidentified view, Worcester, Mass., 10081-B

The photograph shows a dirt road in Worcester, Massachusetts, surrounded by trees and utility poles. There are piles of logs or wooden materials on one side, with a building and railroad tracks visible in the background. A small structure is partially obscured by trees.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381852

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10081-B

View of tracks near Wright Wire Cloth Co., Worcester, Mass., 10082-B

The image depicts railroad tracks near the Wright Wire Cloth Co. in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tracks run parallel to each other, with signal posts visible along the side. In the background, industrial buildings and houses are seen, with utility poles lining the tracks. A pile of materials is sit...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381853

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10082-B

View of tracks near Wright Wire Cloth Co., Worcester, Mass., 10083-B

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381854

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10083-B

Tracks at Plymouth Street, showing railroads cars, Worcester, Mass., 10084-B

The image shows a set of railway tracks at Plymouth Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left side, there are several railroad cars, some of which are marked "B&M" and "Boston & Maine." The tracks stretch into the distance, with utility poles and trees visible along the right side.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381855

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10084-B

Plymouth Street railroad crossing, Worcester, Mass., 10085-B

The image depicts the Plymouth Street railroad crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible elements include train tracks crossing the street and a pair of barrier arms raised on either side. In the background, there are residential buildings and trees lining the road. A partial view of a large bri...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381856

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10085-B

Old Union Railroad Station looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10187-B

The image depicts the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, as viewed from the east looking west. Visible are train tracks extending towards a large brick archway. The left side of the image shows a brick building with multiple windows and piles of bricks and rubble beside it. Seve...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381957

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10187-B

Unidentified railroad station, 10188-B

The image shows part of an unidentified railroad station platform. A newsstand labeled "The Union News Company" is visible on the right. Various items are displayed and a person is standing near the counter. The station structure includes wooden beams and walls.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381958

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10188-B

Old Union Railroad Station, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10189-B

The image shows the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the east. The station features a large stone archway with visible train tracks leading into it. The structure has a robust, stone construction with some architectural detailing visible on the facade. A train is p...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381959

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10189-B

Construction of new Union Railroad Station, exterior, Worcester, Mass., 10190-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The exterior of the building is partially completed, with scaffolding surrounding several areas. Workers can be seen on the scaffolding. The surrounding cityscape of Worcester is visible in the backg...

Date: 1910-11-08

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

GUSN: 381960

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10190-B

Old Union Railroad Station, front of west side, showing trolley and carriages, Worcester, Mass., 10191-B

The image depicts the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, showing the front of the west side. Visible in the scene are a trolley on the left side and several horse-drawn carriages lined up in front of the station. The structure features a prominent clock tower and an arched entra...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381961

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10191-B

Union Railroad Station, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10192-B

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381962

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10192-B

Union Railroad Station, exterior during construction, Worcester, Mass., 10193-B

The image shows the exterior of the Union Railroad Station under construction in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by scaffolding, and numerous building materials are scattered around the site. Several railway tracks are visible beside the construction and the surrounding area in...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381963

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10193-B

Union Railroad Station, exterior, entrance from Washington Square, Worcester, Mass., 10194-B

The image shows the exterior entrance of Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, as viewed from Washington Square. The architecture features grand arches and columns, with ornate canopies over the entrance doors. Several people are visible on the steps and in front of the building and in...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381964

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10194-B

City Ticket Office, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10195-B

The image depicts the interior of a city ticket office in Worcester, Massachusetts. The room features a large wooden counter with numerous stacks of paper or tickets arranged on it. Behind the counter, there are shelves filled with more papers or documents and a framed picture is leaning against the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381965

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10195-B

Plymouth Street Railroad crossing, showing railroad cars, Worcester, Mass., 10196-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing on Plymouth Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, featuring several freight cars from the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad and the Boston & Albany Railroad. In the foreground, there is a wooden fence and a small structure, possibly a crossing guard cabin, near the tr...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381966

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10196-B

Retaining wall west of Grafton Street on main line of Boston & Albany Railroad, Worcester, Mass., 10197-B

The image shows a retaining wall made of stone blocks located west of Grafton Street on the main line of the Boston & Albany Railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts. Behind the wall, a brick industrial building with several windows and a chimney emitting smoke is visible. The ground in the foreground i...

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381967

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10197-B

Retaining wall west of Grafton Street on main line of Boston & Albany Railroad, Worcester, Mass., 10198-B

The image shows a snow-covered scene featuring a retaining wall along the main line of the Boston & Albany Railroad west of Grafton Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the background, a large building and several utility poles are visible and a sign for a coal company can be seen. Various scatter...

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381968

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10198-B

Temple Street Crossing of Boston & Albany Railroad, looking northwest, Worcester, Mass., 10199-B

The image depicts the Temple Street Crossing of the Boston & Albany Railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking northwest. A train is visible on an elevated track supported by a stone and wooden structure. Crossing gates are raised and buildings line both sides of the street in the foreground.

Date: 1911-01-20

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

GUSN: 381969

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10199-B

Temple Street Crossing of Boston & Albany Railroad, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10200-B

The image depicts Temple Street Crossing on the Boston & Albany Railroad, looking west in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the foreground are railroad tracks stretching into the distance. Several people are gathered near the tracks and industrial buildings and structures are visible on either side. Powe...

Date: 1911-01-20

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

GUSN: 381970

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10200-B

Plymouth Street Railroad crossing, looking east on Boston & Albany Railroad tracks, Worcester, Mass., 10201-B

The image depicts the Plymouth Street Railroad crossing, looking east along the Boston & Albany Railroad tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene shows railroad tracks running through a snow-covered landscape with several buildings on either side. A building with signage indicating "Boiler Work...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381971

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10201-B

Construction of railroad freight yard south of Porter Street, East Boston, Mass., 10202-B

The image depicts the construction site of a railroad freight yard south of Porter Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible amidst the construction activity which includes wooden frameworks and piles of earth. In the background, there are buildings and construction materials...

Date: 1905-10-19

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

GUSN: 381972

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10202-B

Grade crossing elimination project through city, ditch and wall, south of Porter Street, east side, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10203-B

The image shows a construction site for a grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, Massachusetts, south of Porter Street. Several workers are engaged in the construction process within a trench that is supported by wooden frameworks. They are seen standing on planks above the ditch with to...

Date: 1905-10-21

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

GUSN: 381973

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10203-B

Grade crossing elimination project, Sumner Street abutments, East Boston, Mass., 10204-B

The image shows construction work related to the grade crossing elimination project at Sumner Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are the abutments and a bridge in the background. A railroad track runs through the area with carts labeled "B&A" present on the tracks. A horse-drawn cart is s...

Date: 1907-11-15

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

GUSN: 381974

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10204-B

Grade crossing elimination project, sheating and bracing on abutments at Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10205-B

The image depicts a construction site for a grade crossing elimination project on Saratoga Street in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows wooden sheating and bracing on abutments against a backdrop of residential buildings. In the foreground, there are visible train tracks and part of...

Date: 1906-12-12

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

GUSN: 381975

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10205-B

Grade crossing elimination project, sheating and bracing on abutments at Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10206-B

The image depicts a grade crossing elimination project at Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are sheathing and bracing on abutments with railroad tracks running beneath a wooden bridge. Several people are standing on or near the elevated structures. Snow covers parts of the groun...

Date: 1906-12-12

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

GUSN: 381976

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10206-B

General view south of Saratoga Street, during grade crossing elimination project, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10207-B

The image captures a general view of Saratoga Street in East Boston during a grade crossing elimination project. There are railroad tracks in the foreground with construction materials alongside. Several cranes are visible in operation and a few workers are seen on site. Residential buildings and ut...

Date: 1905-10-19

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

GUSN: 381977

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10207-B

Grade crossing elimination project, retaining wall and forms north of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10208-B

The image depicts a construction site in East Boston, north of Saratoga Street, focusing on the grade crossing elimination project. Several workers are visible on site standing and working near a retaining wall and wooden forms. Buildings are visible in the background.

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 381978

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10208-B

Grade crossing elimination project, view showing flooding of water in cut north of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10209-B

The image shows a flooded railway cut in the grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, north of Saratoga Street. Water covers the railway tracks, with some debris floating on the surface. On the left side, two individuals are sitting on wooden planks near the water. Buildings and utility po...

Date: 1906-05-10

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

GUSN: 381979

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10209-B

Depressing of tracks through city for grade crossing elimination project, steam shovel at work south of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10210-B

The image depicts a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, where a grade crossing elimination project is underway. A steam shovel is actively digging south of Saratoga Street next to railroad tracks. Visible in the scene are workmen, a steam shovel, and materials such as logs and timbers, ...

Date: 1906-08-08

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

GUSN: 381980

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10210-B

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

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