Historic New England

Construction of new Union Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 9972-B

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. Workers can be seen on the site and materials are scattered around the construction area. There are numerous signs and advertisements posted along the construction boundary.

Date: 1910-10-29

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

GUSN: 381744

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9972-B

Junction of Illinois and Gates Streets, looking west, Grade Crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 9973-B

The image depicts the junction of Illinois and Gates Streets in Worcester, Massachusetts, as part of the Grade Crossing elimination project. Visible are several houses, including a prominent home with a porch and dormer windows. A large tree stands on the left, while construction elements and barrie...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381745

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9973-B

Wall east of Gardner Street, looking west, grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 9974-B

The image depicts a railway line as part of the grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view is looking west from the wall east of Gardner Street. On the right, multiple industrial buildings with tall chimneys are visible alongside train tracks elevated on a constructed w...

Date: 1908-11-03

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

GUSN: 381746

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9974-B

Elimination of grade crossing project, Worcester, Mass., 9975-B

The image shows a construction site for a project eliminating a grade crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. A large arched structure made of wood and metal supports extends over the site. A brick building is visible on the right side and construction materials are scattered on the ground.

Date: 1908-11-03

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

GUSN: 381747

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9975-B

Machine Shop, exterior, Worcester, Mass., 9976-B

The image shows the exterior of a machine shop located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is constructed with both brick and wood paneling and has large windows on its facade. A set of railroad tracks runs alongside the building, and a person can be seen leaning out of a window on the upper f...

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 381748

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9976-B

View along tracks during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9977-B

The image depicts a view along railway tracks during the elimination of grade crossings in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. Residential buildings are visible on the right side with a slight embankment separating them from the tracks. Telecommunication poles line the tracks.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381749

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9977-B

Switch stand, Worcester, Mass., 9978-B

The image shows a railway switch stand located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The switch stand is positioned on railroad tracks with multiple railcars visible in the background. The area includes additional tracks, wooden planks, and a small building on the left side.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381750

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9978-B

Looking west from viaduct, Worcester, Mass., 9979-B

The image shows a snow-covered railway with tracks curving and extending into the distance. To the left, there is a large building with a tower-like feature and utility poles line the side. Various other buildings are visible along the horizon, partially obscured by snow and distance.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381751

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9979-B

Tracks looking southeast at Gates Street, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9980-B

The image shows train tracks viewed from Gates Street in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. Several parallel tracks run through the foreground. In the background, there are residential buildings alongside the tracks. A boxcar is visible on the left. Utility poles line the area near the track...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381752

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9980-B

Green Street, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 9981-B

The image depicts Green Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. Snow covers the ground and multiple railroad tracks run through the scene. On the left side, there is a building with visible signage for "Uneeda Biscuit" and on the right rail cars with "Peoples Coal Co." are visible. Utility...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381753

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9981-B

Green Street, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 9982-B

The image depicts a view of Green Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. Snow covers the ground and railway tracks extend into the distance. A man in a coat and hat is walking on the right side of the image. Buildings line both sides of the street with visible utility poles on the left. A...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381754

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9982-B

West of Hammond Street, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 9983-B

The image shows a snowy landscape in Worcester, Massachusetts, with train tracks running through the frame from the foreground to the background. On both sides of the tracks, there are industrial buildings, utility poles, and leafless trees.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381755

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9983-B

View during construction of bridges for elimination of grade crossings, Gardner Street arch, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9984-B

The image depicts construction work on the Gardner Street arch in South Worcester, Massachusetts, during a project to eliminate grade crossings. In the scene, wooden scaffolding and supports are visible around the structure with piles of rocks and construction materials on the ground. A small wooden...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381756

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9984-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

Construction of new Union Station, north elevation, Worcester, Mass., 10010-B

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on the north elevation. The building is partially completed with scaffolding surrounding the structure. Train tracks run parallel to the station and surrounding buildings and cityscape are visible in the ...

Date: 1910-04-27

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

GUSN: 381782

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10010-B

Old Union Railroad Station, interior of Ticket Agent's office, Worcester, Mass., 10011-B

The image shows the interior of the Ticket Agent's office at the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The room is filled with desks covered in stacks of paperwork and documents. Hanging light fixtures illuminate the space and a sign on the wall reads "AGENT'S." There are also chai...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381783

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10011-B

New Union Railroad Station project, express building and power house in foreground, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10012-B

The image depicts the New Union Railroad Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. In the foreground are the express building and power house. Visible structures include a tall smokestack and a tower with a clock. Train tracks run alongside the buildings with some train cars present...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381784

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10012-B

New Union Railroad Station, looking east showing tracks and platforms, Worcester, Mass., 10013-B

The image shows the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east towards the tracks and platforms. Visible are multiple sets of train tracks with platforms running alongside. Various buildings, including one with a water tower, are present in the background.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 381785

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10013-B

Old Union Railroad Station, tearing down, looking west, new station in background, Worcester, Mass., 10014-B

The image shows the demolition of the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Scaffolding and construction materials are visible as part of the dismantling process. In the background, the new station can be seen with its distinct architectural features.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381786

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10014-B

Old Union Railroad Station, looking west during tearing down, new station in background, Worcester, Mass., 10015-B

The image depicts the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, during its demolition. In the foreground, construction workers can be seen amidst debris and scaffolding. The partially torn-down structure is visible with the new station standing prominently in the background. A railway ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381787

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10015-B

Old Union Railroad Station, tearing down of station, Worcester, Mass., 10016-B

The image shows the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, during its demolition. A prominent clock tower remains surrounded by scaffolding and construction equipment. The surrounding area shows construction materials and exposed groundwork.

Date: 1911-10-14

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

GUSN: 381788

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10016-B

Roof trusses of new freight house, Worcester, Mass., 10017-B

The image shows the roof trusses of a new freight house under construction in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is composed of a series of triangular steel trusses being erected. Several workers are visible and construction materials are scattered around the site with machinery assisting in th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381789

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10017-B

Old Union Railroad Station after its closing, porte cochere, Worcester, Mass., 10018-B

The image shows the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, after its closing. The stone architecture of the porte cochere is visible, with a sign on the doors reading "CLOSED USE OTHER STATION OPPOSITE." A vintage car is parked beside the entrance and there is a utility pole nearby.

Date: 1911

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

GUSN: 381790

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10018-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

Search Collections

Displaying: 104251 - 104300 of 224,543