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., 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

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

Madison Street, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 9989-B

The image depicts railway tracks running parallel to each other in a snowy landscape along Madison Street, looking west in Worcester, Massachusetts. Industrial structures and utility poles are visible in the background including several smokestacks and a large tank-like structure.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381761

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9989-B

During elimination of grade crossings, Boston and Albany coal pockets, South Worcester, Worcester, 9990-B

The image depicts a railway scene in South Worcester, Worcester, with tracks running alongside industrial buildings. Several utility poles line the area, and there are coal facilities visible in the background. An open area with a small wooden structure and a wagon is present in the foreground.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381762

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9990-B

During grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 9991-B

The image shows a set of railroad tracks running into the distance during the grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. There are buildings and utility poles lining the side of the tracks. There is also snow visible on the ground.

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381763

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9991-B

During elimination of grade crossings, tracks at Crompton and Knowles Loom Works, looking west, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9992-B

The image depicts railroad tracks at Crompton and Knowles Loom Works in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. The scene includes multiple sets of railway tracks running parallel. To the right, there are industrial buildings with large windows and a tall building with a smokestack ...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381764

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9992-B

During elimination of grade crossings, looking east from Grand Street Crossing, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9993-B

The image shows a view looking east from the Grand Street Crossing in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad tracks running parallel with a large brick industrial building on the left side. Utility poles line both sides of the tracks and dense vegetation and a woode...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381765

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9993-B

During elimination of grade crossings, looking east from Grand Street Crossing, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9994-B

The image depicts a railway line in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east from Grand Street Crossing. On the right side, there are multiple tracks with trains visible alongside a brick industrial building. On the left side of the image, there is a row of trees and a fence separatin...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381766

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9994-B

View at Washington Street, looking east, clock tower of old railroad station in background, taken prior to construction of new railroad station and elimination of grade crossing in 1909, Worcester, Mass., 9995-B

The image shows a view looking east down Washington Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, prior to 1909. Visible in the background is the clock tower of the old railroad station. Railroad tracks run through the scene and there are buildings and utility poles along the sides of the tracks. A large over...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381767

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.9995-B

View at Madison Street, looking west, taken during elimination of grade crossing, Worcester, Mass., 9996-B

The image shows a snowy landscape with railroad tracks stretching into the distance viewed from Madison Street looking west in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the right side of the tracks, there are a series of utility poles and a building with a pitched roof. The area appears industrial with additiona...

Date: 1909-01-22

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

GUSN: 381768

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9996-B

Madison Street looking easterly, during elimination of grade crossings, Worcester, Mass., 9997-B

The image depicts Madison Street looking east in Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of grade crossings. Visible are snow-covered train tracks running parallel in the foreground with a large chimney and industrial buildings in the background. Utility poles are also present along the str...

Date: 1909-01-22

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

GUSN: 381769

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9997-B

View during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9998-B

The image depicts a street view in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of grade crossings. The scene shows construction work taking place with piles of dirt and wooden structures in progress. Buildings line both sides of the street and there are people visible, includin...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381770

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9998-B

Gates Avenue, looking south, during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9999-B

The image shows Gates Avenue in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, looking south. The street is under construction as part of the elimination of grade crossings. Buildings line the left side while trees and utility poles are visible on the right. A sign reading "Street Closed" is placed in t...

Date: 1908-10-08

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

GUSN: 381771

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9999-B

View taken during elimination of grade crossings, Illinois Street looking east, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10000-B

The image shows a street view of Illinois Street looking east in South Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of grade crossings. Visible elements include a residential area with houses, a large industrial building with a smokestack, and a dirt road in the foreground. Trees and utility pol...

Date: 1908-10-08

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

GUSN: 381772

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10000-B

View taken during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10001-B

The image depicts a construction site in South Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of grade crossings. Visible are construction materials, equipment, and buildings in the background with a railway line to the right. Tall smoke stacks and utility poles are also present.

Date: 1908-10-08

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

GUSN: 381773

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10001-B

Looking east, during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10002-B

The image shows a railway line in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. There is industrial infrastructure visible including a tall chimney emitting smoke in the background. Some buildings and utility lines are visible adjacent to the tracks.

Date: 1908-10-08

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

GUSN: 381774

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10002-B

View during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10003-B

The image depicts a railroad track running through South Worcester, Massachusetts, during the process of eliminating grade crossings. To the right, there is a signal with two arms. Residential buildings and a smokestack are visible in the background as well as an elevated structure crossing the trac...

Date: 1908-09-15

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

GUSN: 381775

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10003-B

Gate house at Grand Street, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10004-B

The image depicts a small gatehouse located at Grand Street in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. In front of the gatehouse, five men are seated on a bench next to a telegraph pole. Nearby, a young boy is walking across railroad tracks. Residential houses and a Coca-Cola advertisement can be...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381776

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10004-B

View taken during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10005-B

The image depicts a construction scene during the elimination of grade crossings in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible engaged in construction activities along a railway line with buildings and telegraph poles in the background. The area is filled with various con...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381777

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10005-B

New Union Station project, rear view during construction, Worcester, Mass., 10006-B

The image shows the construction site of the New Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts, as viewed from the rear. Several buildings and structures are visible with scaffolding around parts of the construction. Various residential and industrial buildings surround the site.

Date: 1910-11-16

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

GUSN: 381778

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10006-B

New Union Station, interior of waiting room, newsstand, Worcester, Mass., 10007-B

The image shows the interior of the waiting room at New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, featuring a newsstand. The newsstand is set against a wall with ornate architectural details including columns and decorative upper windows. Various periodicals and publications are displayed at the st...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381779

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10007-B

Washington Square, showing old Union Station on left, Worcester, Mass., 10008-B

The image depicts Washington Square in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left, the old Union Station is visible with its clock tower. The foreground features a street with visible streetcar tracks and a few people walking. To the right, there is a large, ornate building partially visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381780

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10008-B

Washington Square, showing old Union Station on left, old bus in front of new station, Worcester, Mass., 10009-B

The image shows Washington Square in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left, the old Union Station features a clock tower and adjoining structures. In front of the newer station on the right, an old bus is visible. Some people and street lamps are present in the foreground and trolley tracks crisscro...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381781

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10009-B

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