Historic New England

Gates Street extension looking south during the elimination of grade crossings at South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10175-B

The image shows the Gates Street extension looking south in South Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of grade crossings. Several multi-story buildings are visible in the background and there are piles of construction materials in the foreground. Two individuals are seen standing on the...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381945

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10175-B

Leonard Street looking south, during grade crossing elimination project at South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10176-B

The image shows Leonard Street in South Worcester, Massachusetts, looking south during the grade crossing elimination project. The street has visible wooden beams and fencing on either side. Trees and residential buildings are present in the background.

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381946

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10176-B

Views looking southeast down tracks during grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 10177-B

The image shows a view looking southeast along a set of train tracks during a grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. There are multiple tracks with construction equipment and cranes visible in the background. Buildings and industrial structures can be seen on both sides of t...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381947

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10177-B

Gates Street looking south during grade crossing elimination project at South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10178-B

The image depicts Gates Street looking south during the grade crossing elimination project in South Worcester, Massachusetts. The street has visible dirt mounds and debris. On the left, there are several multi-story residential buildings and a wooden barrier with a "Street Closed" sign blocks the ro...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381948

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10178-B

Tracks looking south at Gates Street extension during grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 10179-B

The image shows railroad tracks looking south at the Gates Street extension in Worcester, Massachusetts, during a grade crossing elimination project. In the background, there are several multi-story residential buildings, a wooden fence, and visible trees. A utility pole stands in the foreground nea...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381949

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10179-B

Tracks looking southwest at Gates Street, extension during grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 10180-B

The image shows railway tracks extending southwest at Gates Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tracks are part of a grade crossing elimination project. On the right, there is a residential building with multiple stories and balconies, while to the left, there are trees along a grassy area.

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381950

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10180-B

Grade crossing elimination project in South Worcester, wood forms and wall at Gates Street extension, Worcester, Mass., 10181-B

The image shows a construction site for a grade crossing elimination project in South Worcester, Massachusetts. Wooden forms are being used to create a wall at the Gates Street extension. Several workers are present alongside construction equipment and materials. Buildings and utility poles line the...

Date: 1908-06-14

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

GUSN: 381951

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10181-B

William Allen Sons Boiler Works at Washington Street, Worcester, Mass., 10182-B

The image shows the William Allen Sons Boiler Works located on Washington Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The industrial buildings feature signs displaying the company names. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks running parallel to the buildings and various industrial equipment, includin...

Date: 1909-01-22

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

GUSN: 381952

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10182-B

Tracks looking east at Gardner Street, Crompton and Knowles Loom Works on left, taken during grade crossing elimination project at South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10183-B

The image depicts railroad tracks looking east at Gardner Street during the grade crossing elimination project in South Worcester, Massachusetts. The Crompton and Knowles Loom Works building is visible on the left. Lumber and construction materials are stacked near the tracks and an industrial machi...

Date: 1908-11-03

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

GUSN: 381953

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10183-B

Buildings off Madison Street looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10184-B

The image depicts industrial buildings off Madison Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. The structures feature large windows and a visible chimney. Snow covers parts of the ground and a utility pole with wires is also present in the background.

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381954

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10184-B

Buildings off Madison Street, looking east, railroad on left, Worcester, Mass., 10185-B

The image shows an industrial area off Madison Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. A railroad line is visible on the left, next to a sloped area covered with snow and debris. On the right, there are brick industrial buildings with tall smokestacks. A utility pole with multiple cross-ar...

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381955

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10185-B

Blueprint of Old Union Railroad Station, Worcester, Mass., 10186-B

The blueprint depicts a sectional view of the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The drawing includes labeled areas such as the "Ladiesâ Dressing Room," "Gentlemen's Room," "Corridor," "Kitchen," and "Laundry," among others. Architectural features and dimensions are illustrate...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381956

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10186-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381957

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10187-B

Unidentified railroad station, 10188-B

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381958

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10188-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381959

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10189-B

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

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

Date: 1910-11-08

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

GUSN: 381960

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10190-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381961

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10191-B

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

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381962

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10192-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381963

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10193-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381964

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10194-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381965

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10195-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381966

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10196-B

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

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

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381967

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10197-B

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

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

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381968

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.10198-B

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

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

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

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 381841

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10070-B

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

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

Date: 1912-07-26

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

GUSN: 381842

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10071-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381843

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10072-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381844

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.10073-B

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