Historic New England

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382095

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10326-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382096

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10327-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382097

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10328-B

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

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

Date: 1900-12-05

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

GUSN: 382098

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10329-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382099

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10330-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382100

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10331-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382101

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10332-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382102

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10333-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382103

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10334-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382104

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10335-B

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

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

Date: 1905-06-01

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

GUSN: 382105

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10336-B

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

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

Date: 1905-11-21

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

GUSN: 382106

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10337-B

Outlet drain for storage basin, showing bed of concrete in bottom of drain, looking west, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10338-B

The image shows the outlet drain for a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view is looking west and features a bed of concrete at the bottom of the drain. The surrounding structure includes visible support beams and a concrete-lined channel with twisted rebar protruding from the sides.

Date: 1904-11-01

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

GUSN: 382107

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10338-B

View of hoist at coal pocket on Grand Junction Branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass., 10339-B

The image shows a view of a hoist at the coal pocket on the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Two men are present; one stands beside a wooden cart and the other is positioned next to the structure. The hoist and surrounding infrastructure, including beams and a platf...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382108

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.10339-B

Somerville Avenue, Grand Junction branch of Boston and Albany Railroad, south of crossing, looking north, showing surveyor, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass., 10340-B

The image depicts a scene on Somerville Avenue at the Grand Junction branch of the Boston and Albany Railroad in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. Viewed from the south, the photo shows several railroad tracks curving through the area. A surveyor is visible in the foreground with surveying equipment. I...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382109

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.10340-B

Somerville Avenue, Grand Junction Branch of Boston and Albany Railroad location, looking south, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass., 10341-B

The image shows the Somerville Avenue location of the Grand Junction Branch of the Boston and Albany Railroad in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, looking south. A large industrial building is visible on the right next to a railroad crossing with tracks running through the scene. Utility pol...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382110

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.10341-B

Starting northeast corner of seven story warehouse, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass., 10342-B

The image shows the northeast corner of a construction site for a seven-story warehouse in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The scene includes a large, open space filled with construction materials such as wooden planks, stacks of bricks, and metal supports. Visible in the background is a b...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382111

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.10342-B

View on Grand Junction Branch, looking south, Everett, Mass., 10343-B

The image shows a view of the Grand Junction Branch railroad tracks in Everett, Massachusetts, looking south. In the background, there are several residential houses, utility poles, and a ladder attached to a structure near the tracks.

Date: 1901-01-23

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

GUSN: 382112

Ref. Code: PC015.002.300.10343-B

View on Grand Junction Branch, looking east, Everett, Mass., 10344-B

The image shows a view looking east along the Grand Junction Branch railroad in Everett, Massachusetts. The railroad tracks curve to the right, flanked by utility poles lining the tracks on both sides. To the right, several residential buildings are visible behind a white fence. On the left, there a...

Date: 1901-01-23

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

GUSN: 382113

Ref. Code: PC015.002.300.10344-B

Prospect Street, looking west at crossing of Grand Junction Branch, Somerville, Mass., 10345-B

The image depicts Prospect Street in Somerville, Massachusetts, looking west at the crossing of the Grand Junction Branch. The street features several buildings including a storefront with visible signage on the right. A group of children is gathered on the right side of the image and a few adults a...

Date: 1904-11-20

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

GUSN: 382114

Ref. Code: PC015.002.520.10345-B

Blueprint of freight house, Chelsea, Mass., 10346-B

The image shows a blueprint for a freight house located in Chelsea, Massachusetts. It features a detailed side elevation view with structural annotations. The blueprint includes a scale and project information in the lower right corner.

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 382115

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.10346-B

Saugus Tower on the Grand Junction Branch railroad, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10347-B

The image depicts railroad tracks on the Grand Junction Branch in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The tracks run in a straight line through an industrial area with telegraph poles on the sides. In the background, there are industrial buildings and a large cylindrical structure, possibly tanks or...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382116

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10347-B

New railroad passenger station, front or south side of main entrance, Pittsfield, Mass., 10348-B

The image shows the front or south side of the main entrance of the new railroad passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The building features a brick facade with multiple arched windows and decorative architectural details.

Date: ca. 1914

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

GUSN: 382117

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.10348-B

New railroad passenger station, west end of waiting room and concourse, Pittsfield, Mass., 10349-B

The image shows the interior of the new railroad passenger station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on the west end of the waiting room and concourse. The room features high arched windows and decorative ceiling patterns. A prominent central clock on a pedestal is surrounded by wooden benches ...

Date: 1914

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

GUSN: 382118

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.10349-B

View of Boston & Albany tracks near tower #26, Worcester, Mass., 10098-B

The image shows the Boston & Albany railroad tracks near tower #26 in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene features parallel tracks extending into the distance covered in snow. On either side of the tracks are utility poles and various industrial buildings are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381869

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10098-B

Boston & Albany Railroad city ticket office on Main Street, Worcester, Mass., 10099-B

The image depicts the interior of the Boston & Albany Railroad city ticket office located on Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The office features a long counter with papers and books stacked on it. Behind the counter, there are shelves filled with numerous tickets and a framed picture is mou...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381870

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10099-B

City ticket office on Main Street, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10100-B

The image depicts the interior of a city ticket office on Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. It shows a counter with stacks of brochures or tickets laid out on it. Behind the counter are shelves filled with numerous compartments holding more tickets or documents. There is a framed picture on t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381871

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10100-B

Interior of Boston & Albany Railroad city ticket office on Main Street, Worcester, Mass., 10101-B

The image shows the interior of the Boston & Albany Railroad city ticket office on Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Three men are seated on chairs against a wooden paneled wall. The room contains framed pictures on the walls, a chandelier, and a countertop with stacks of paper and drawers. O...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381872

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10101-B

New Union Station, front elevation, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10102-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view is from an elevated angle looking west. The building is partially constructed with scaffolding surrounding the structure. Railroad tracks run alongside the construction site and several buildings are...

Date: 1910-04-09

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

GUSN: 381873

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10102-B

New Union Station construction, looking northwest toward city from top of Claflin Coal Co., Worcester, Mass., 10103-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from the top of Claflin Coal Co., looking northwest toward the city. The site is busy with various cranes and scaffolding, and visible in the foreground are railway tracks. A person is standing on a wooden...

Date: 1910-06-15

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

GUSN: 381874

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10103-B

Section of retaining wall in connection with new Union Station construction and grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 10104-B

The image shows a section of a retaining wall under construction as part of the new Union Station construction and grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Nearby, there are railway tracks and a large structural bridge with construction materials and equipment visible in the v...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381875

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10104-B

Wall at Wright Wire Co., Worcester, Mass., 10105-B

The image depicts a section of an industrial area featuring a large wall under construction at Wright Wire Co. in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the foreground are railway tracks, with some train cars and a small building visible. The background shows additional industrial structures and a few hillsid...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381876

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10105-B

Division Line Wall, in connection with new Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10106-B

The image shows a railway scene connected to the new Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. A division line wall runs alongside the railroad tracks which extend into the distance. To the left, a metal support structure is visible and there are some construction materials and debris aroun...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381877

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10106-B

New Union Station construction, front elevation, Worcester, Mass., 10107-B

The image depicts the construction of the front elevation of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials are scattered around the site. A curved fence is visible in front of the building and a small two-story office or cons...

Date: 1910-10-29

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

GUSN: 381878

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10107-B

New Union Station construction, looking west from roof of old station, Worcester, Mass., 10108-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from the roof of the old station. The scene looks westward and includes scaffolding around the partially built structure featuring prominent columns and arches. The surrounding area reveals railroad trac...

Date: 1910-06-30

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

GUSN: 381879

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10108-B

New Union Station under construction, view of west side looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10109-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, with a view from the west side looking east. The partially built structure is visible featuring scaffolding and construction materials. In the background, multiple buildings and a tower can be seen.

Date: 1910-06-15

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

GUSN: 381880

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10109-B

Construction of Tower #28 with new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10110-B

The image shows the construction of Tower #28 alongside the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene includes wooden scaffolding surrounding a partially built brick structure. Workers are visible on site amidst construction materials and equipment. In the background, there are buildi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381881

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10110-B

Setting of the Franklin Street girders for railroad bridge, showing cranes, Worcester, Mass., 10111-B

The image shows the setting of girders for a railroad bridge on Franklin Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are cranes used in the construction work. There are workers present along the bridge structure and a pile of debris and wooden planks can be seen in the foreground. A man is standing ...

Date: 1911-10-13

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

GUSN: 381882

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10111-B

Setting of the Franklin Street girders for railroad bridge, Worcester, Mass., 10112-B

The image depicts the construction site of the Franklin Street girder for a railroad bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts. Workers and equipment are visible, including a crane, as they set girders in place. A large industrial building is in the background and piles of construction materials are scatte...

Date: 1911-10-13

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

GUSN: 381883

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10112-B

Queensbury Mill wall at railroad, Worcester, Mass., 10113-B

The image depicts a large, sloped wall near a railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts, associated with the Queensbury Mill. Visible are several utility poles and a train rail with freight cars. In the background, there is a large structure, possibly a bridge, and a small building near the wall. Various...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381884

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10113-B

Construction of new Express Building in connection with new Union Station project, Worcester, Mass., 10114-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Express Building associated with the Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is partially constructed with scaffolding surrounding its exterior. Construction materials are present on the ground and a few workers are visible. Th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381885

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10114-B

New Union Station, east end, looking toward city, Worcester, Mass., 10115-B

The image depicts the construction site of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from the east end looking toward the city. The scene includes multiple railroad tracks, a partially constructed building with scaffolding, and construction materials scattered around. Visible are cr...

Date: 1910-05-12

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

GUSN: 381886

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10115-B

Construction of Tower #28 in connection with new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10116-B

The image shows the construction site of Tower #28, part of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. There is a partially built structure with scaffolding and workers visible. Adjacent to the construction area are multiple freight train cars filled with materials along with various buildin...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381887

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10116-B

Construction of Tower #28 in connection with new Union Station, Worcester, Mass., 10117-B

The image depicts the construction of Tower #28, part of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden scaffolding and a partially built structure made of brick and concrete. A tall, cylindrical brick chimney stands in the foreground and there are various construction materia...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381888

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10117-B

Old Union Station, looking east, train shed and west side arch already demolished, Worcester, Mass., 10118-B

The image depicts Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the east. The prominent clock tower is visible and the surrounding area includes several vehicles and electric streetcars. The train shed and the west side arch of the station have already been demolished.

Date: 1910-04-11

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

GUSN: 381889

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10118-B

New Union Station construction, west side, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10119-B

The image depicts the construction of the New Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, from the west side looking east. The building is partially completed, with visible structural frameworks and construction materials. In the background, multiple railway tracks extend into the distance, and sever...

Date: 1910-05-25

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

GUSN: 381890

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10119-B

Main line of Boston & Albany Railroad, showing construction of the Grafton Street Arch bridge, Woodbury and Leighton, from new station tower looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10120-B

The image shows the construction of the Grafton Street Arch bridge on the main line of the Boston & Albany Railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, construction materials and workers are visible with railway tracks running beneath the site. In the background, industrial buildings, in...

Date: 1910-06-07

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

GUSN: 381891

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.10120-B

Temple Street Crossing, taken from south, looking north, south side of tracks on Green, Worcester, Mass., 10121-B

The image shows the Temple Street Crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the south looking north. Visible are railroad tracks on Green Street with a bridge overhead supported by multiple arches. Several utility poles and streetlamps line the street and there are small structures near the ...

Date: 1911-01-20

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

GUSN: 381892

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.10121-B

Eliot Railroad Station, exterior, Newton, Mass., 10122-B

The image shows the exterior of the Eliot Railroad Station in Newton, Massachusetts. The station building has a sign that reads "Eliot" and features a stone and window structure. The surroundings include a sidewalk, railway tracks, and bushes in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381893

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10122-B

Railroad Station, exterior, looking west, Dalton, Mass., 10123-B

The image depicts an exterior view of a railroad station looking west in Dalton, Massachusetts. Multiple sets of train tracks run parallel and converge in the distance. A small boy is standing to the right of the tracks. The station structure, surrounded by trees, is visible on the right side of the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381894

Ref. Code: PC015.002.200.10123-B

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