Historic New England

Construction of Green Street Bridge in new Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10022-B

The image depicts the construction of the Green Street Bridge as part of the new Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several workers are engaged in constructing the framework of the bridge while working with steel rebar and wooden planks. Visible in the background are industrial build...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381794

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10022-B

Construction of new Union Railroad Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 10023-B

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Railroad Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is partially built with scaffolding covering several areas. Visible are large arched windows and a multiple-story building section. In the foreground, there is a larg...

Date: 1910-06-15

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

GUSN: 381795

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10023-B

Construction of Signal Tower #28, New Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10024-B

The image depicts the construction of Signal Tower #28 as part of the New Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene shows a partially built structure with wooden scaffolding and several workers can be seen on and around the building site. Debris and construction materials are scat...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381796

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10024-B

Part of old freight yard, side of old Union Station shown on left, Worcester, Mass., 10026-B

The image shows part of an old freight yard with train tracks leading into the distance. On the left side, there is the side of the old Union Station building in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several freight cars are positioned on the tracks and there are utility poles lining the area. In the background...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381797

Ref. Code: PC015.002.680.10026-B

Looking down tracks from Grand Street Crossing, Worcester, Mass., 10027-B

The image depicts a view down railroad tracks from the Grand Street Crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. There are two sets of tracks running parallel with a railroad crossing in the foreground. On the left, a building displays a sign for "Little Liver Pills." On the right, a series of industrial b...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381798

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10027-B

View down tracks from Grand Street, Worcester, Mass., 10028-B

The image shows a view of multiple railway tracks extending from Grand Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a wooden platform crossing the tracks. To the left, a building has a large painted advertisement for "CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS." Several houses and utility poles ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381799

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10028-B

Looking east from Plymouth Street, Worcester, Mass., 10029-B

The image depicts a set of railroad tracks stretching eastward from Plymouth Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left, there is a stone wall with a fence and trees lining the edge. On the right, several railcars are visible near buildings, one of which bears the words "Allen Boiler Works." Ut...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381800

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10029-B

View down tracks from Grand Street, Worcester, Mass., 10030-B

The image shows a view down railroad tracks from Grand Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tracks lead into the distance, flanked by utility poles and a fence on the right. A few train cars are visible further down the tracks. On the left, there are buildings and a large sign for "Carter's Littl...

Date: ca. 1908

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

GUSN: 381801

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10030-B

Grafton Street Railroad Crossing, before elimination in 1909, Worcester, Mass., 10031-B

The image shows the Grafton Street Railroad Crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts, before its elimination in 1909. Visible are several railroad tracks running through the area with a building marked "Bradle Car Works" prominently on the left. Utility poles and signage related to the railroad are also...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381802

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10031-B

View down tracks, Worcester, Mass., 10032-B

The image shows a set of railway tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tracks extend into the distance with some rail cars visible further down. On the left is an open grassy area and utility poles line the tracks. Industrial buildings are faintly visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381803

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10032-B

Old Union Station, Boston and Maine Railroad, exit, Worcester, Mass., 10033-B

The image depicts the Old Union Station of the Boston and Maine Railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view shows the exit area of the station featuring railroad tracks leading to an arched stone building. The structure has large windows and an open door where the tracks pass through, surrounded ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381804

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10033-B

Powell Planer's Works, exterior, Worcester, Mass., 10034-B

The image shows the exterior of Powell Planer's Works in Worcester, Massachusetts. There is snow on the ground in the forground. The building has signage for Powell Tool Company and Planers. To the right, a railway car marked with "N.Y.N.H. & H." is partially visible. Electrical poles and signage fo...

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381805

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10034-B

Leonard Street, looking north, elimination of grade crossing project, Worcester, Mass., 10035-B

The image shows Leonard Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking northward. It depicts a scene from the elimination of a grade crossing project. In the foreground, there is construction work evident with dirt and some concrete structures visible. Trees and a residential building are visible in th...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381806

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10035-B

Illinois Street looking west, elimination of grade crossing project, Worcester, Mass., 10036-B

The image shows a view of Illinois Street looking west in Worcester, Massachusetts, where a grade crossing elimination project is underway. The street is unpaved with visible tire tracks and construction materials are scattered along the sides. Residential buildings line the left side of the street ...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381807

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10036-B

Illinois Street looking east, elimination of grade crossing project, Worcester, Mass., 10037-B

The image depicts Illinois Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east during a grade crossing elimination project. The scene includes several trees lining the street and construction activity is visible with some workers present. In the background, there are multiple buildings including a larg...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381808

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10037-B

East end of old freight yard, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10038-B

The image shows the east end of an old freight yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. Visible are multiple railroad tracks converging into the distance, flanked by utility poles and several buildings. A small structure resembling a signal tower is centered further down the tracks and larger...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381809

Ref. Code: PC015.002.680.10038-B

Tracks looking west from new station, Worcester, Mass., 10039-B

The image shows multiple railway tracks extending into the distance from a station in Worcester, Massachusetts. To the right, there is signage for "Howard Brothers Mfg Co." and "Carroll Clothing." The cityscape includes various buildings and a tall church spire.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 381810

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10039-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

Old Union Station, Boston and Maine Railroad, exit, 10060-B

The image shows the Old Union Station, part of the Boston and Maine Railroad. A steam locomotive is visible exiting the station through an arched stone building. The railway tracks extend out from the structure, and several utility poles line the area around the tracks. The stone building has multip...

Date: 1911-01-09

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

GUSN: 381831

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10060-B

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

Temporary platforms during construction of new railroad station, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10171-B

The image shows temporary platforms during the construction of a new railroad station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The platforms are located on the left side of the image with a covered structure featuring a sign for "The Union News Company." The view looks eastward showing wooden tracks and utility...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 381941

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10171-B

Temporary platforms during construction of new station, Worcester, Mass., 10172-B

The image shows temporary platforms during the construction of a new station in Worcester, Massachusetts. A man is standing on the wooden platform beside railway tracks with train cars visible in the background.

Date: 1910-11-07

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

GUSN: 381942

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10172-B

Gates Street crossing taken in connection with South Worcester grade crossing elimination, Worcester, Mass., 10173-B

The image depicts a construction area at Gates Street crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts, associated with the South Worcester grade crossing elimination project. In the foreground, there are piles of lumber and construction materials. A man is standing on the left side near a dirt road which is su...

Date: 1908-06-14

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

GUSN: 381943

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10173-B

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