Historic New England

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

Grade crossing elimination project, Prescott Street Bridge abutments, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10249-B

The image shows a construction site for the grade crossing elimination project at the Prescott Street Bridge in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view is looking south and features bridge abutments under construction. Visible are construction materials, equipment, and workers engaged in the building p...

Date: 1904-09-16

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

GUSN: 382019

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10249-B

Prescott Street bridge abutments, looking south, grade crossing elimination project, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10250-B

The image depicts a construction site at the Prescott Street bridge abutments, looking south, part of the grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, Massachusetts. The area is filled with construction materials, including wooden beams and stone blocks, with a crane or hoisting apparatus visi...

Date: 1904-10-14

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

GUSN: 382020

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10250-B

Prescott Street bridge, construction, west abutment looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10251-B

The image depicts the construction of the west abutment of Prescott Street bridge, looking south, in East Boston, Massachusetts. It shows two men in front, with wooden beams and supports creating a framework in the background. The construction site is visible with dirt and equipment around.

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 382021

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10251-B

Prescott Street Bridge abutment, east, looking north, showing 30" drain and sheathing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10252-B

The image shows the construction site of the Prescott Street Bridge abutment in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene, looking north, features a wooden sheathing structure and a 30-inch drain pipe partially buried in the ground. Construction materials and tools are scattered around and two workers a...

Date: 1904-10-14

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

GUSN: 382022

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10252-B

South of Prescott Street, manhole and catch basin, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10253-B

The image shows a construction area south of Prescott Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. A railroad track runs through the scene with two men walking along it. A manhole and catch basin are visible near the tracks, with a sloped concrete structure on the right. A person is standing on a dirt emba...

Date: 1905-10-21

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

GUSN: 382023

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10253-B

Claflin's Coal Pocket, city buildings to left, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10254-B

The image depicts Claflin's Coal Pocket in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a large, wooden industrial building with visible support beams and what appears to be machinery extending from the upper levels. Railroad tracks are present in the foreground, leading towards the building. To the...

Date: 1899-07-10

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

GUSN: 382024

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10254-B

At Porter Street looking northeast from present railroad tracks, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10255-B

The image depicts a view from Porter Street looking northeast from the present railroad tracks in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is an expanse of grass and some shoreline. In the midground, small boats are anchored in the water. A long bridge or trestle is visible spanning acro...

Date: 1904-09-16

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

GUSN: 382025

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10255-B

View in cut at Saratoga Street, looking north, grade crossing elimination and lowering tracks through city, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10256-B

The image depicts a view at Saratoga Street in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. It shows the grade crossing elimination and the lowering of tracks through the city. There are visible train tracks, with individuals standing near them, and steep, rocky embankments on both sides. A br...

Date: 1906-10-03

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

GUSN: 382026

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10256-B

Grade crossing elimination project, showing railroad cars and steam shovel, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10257-B

The image depicts a grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad cars filled with earth, a steam shovel emitting smoke, and workers on the railcars. There are residential buildings and utility poles in the background alongside the construction site.

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 382027

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10257-B

Porter Street, looking southeast, showing railroad signals, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10259-B

The image shows railroad tracks with signals in the foreground on Porter Street, looking southeast. In the background, there are construction sites, including cranes and scaffolding, as well as various buildings in East Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1905-06-01

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

GUSN: 382028

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10259-B

Ends of retaining wall and drain north of storage basin, looking west, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10260-B

The image shows the ends of a retaining wall and a large drain pipe in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking west. The construction area includes wooden supports and earthworks surrounding the structure. The site appears to be part of a drainage system near a storage basin.

Date: 1905-08-08

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

GUSN: 382029

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10260-B

Storage basin, north end, looking northwest and showing city drain, East Boston, Mass., 10261-B

The image depicts the construction site of a storage basin at the north end, looking northwest, in East Boston, Massachusetts. Wooden beams and planks frame the area and a large drainage pipe is visible. Workers can be seen standing and working on the site, with building materials scattered in the b...

Date: 1905-01-11

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

GUSN: 382030

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10261-B

Storage basin, north end looking north from bottom of basin, showing city drain across basin, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10262-B

The image depicts the north end of a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible from the bottom of the basin, a city drain extends across it. The area is surrounded by wooden beams and structures with chains and a large pipe also present in the scene.

Date: 1905-01-11

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

GUSN: 382031

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10262-B

Sewer construction at Porter Street, looking west, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10263-B

The image shows sewer construction at Porter Street in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking west. The view features a partially constructed sewer tunnel with wooden supports and a concrete arch. A shallow layer of water is visible on the bottom.

Date: 1905-06-29

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

GUSN: 382032

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10263-B

Sewer construction into harbor at Porter Street, looking east, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10264-B

The image depicts construction work on a sewer extending into the harbor at Porter Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are wooden structures and tracks leading out over the water, with scattered construction materials such as barrels and equipment along the site. In the backgro...

Date: 1905-07-02

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

GUSN: 382033

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10264-B

Outlet drain to storage basin, east end of outlet drain, looking northeast, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10265-B

The image shows an open, muddy landscape at the east end of an outlet drain in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is tall grass and a small channel in the mud. A long, elevated bridge or other structure extends across the background, with buildings and a tree line visible in the di...

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 382034

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10265-B

Prescott Street abutments, looking north, construction of yard at piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10266-B

The image shows the construction of yard piers and abutments along Prescott Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are construction machinery, including cranes and equipment, with piles of earth and structural materials nearby. A railroad car is on the left side of the image beside a fence an...

Date: 1904-09-16

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

GUSN: 382035

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10266-B

Prescott Street east abutment looking south, construction of yard near piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10267-B

The image shows a construction site at the east abutment of Prescott Street, looking south, near the piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large pile of earth can be seen on the left, with wooden retaining walls and a large pipe running across the site. Construction equipment and materials, such as...

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 382036

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10267-B

Prescott Street, 30" drain rear of east abutment looking north, building yard near piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10268-B

The image shows a construction site on Prescott Street in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a view of the 30-inch drain located at the rear of the east abutment, looking north. The area is lined with wooden beams and concrete, with tracks running along the ground.

Date: 1904-10-07

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

GUSN: 382037

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10268-B

Prescott Street footbridge, looking north, building yard near piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10269-B

The image shows the Prescott Street footbridge in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed from the north. Visible are the bridge structure, adjacent railroad tracks, and a construction or building yard near the piers. Various tools, materials, and dirt mounds can be seen around the site.

Date: 1905-09-27

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

GUSN: 382038

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10269-B

East wall north of Saratoga Street, showing cement mixer, locomotive and railroad cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10270-B

The image depicts a construction site on the east wall north of Saratoga Street in East Boston. A cement mixer and a locomotive with several railroad cars are visible on the left side. Several workers are standing on the construction platform and wooden structures are being erected along a trench.

Date: 1905-11-21

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

GUSN: 382039

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10270-B

Trench north of Saratoga Street, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10271-B

The image depicts a trench in East Boston, Massachusetts, north of Saratoga Street, looking south. Three men are standing in the trench, which is supported by wooden beams. The trench walls are made of earth and one of the men is holding a shovel.

Date: 1905-09-27

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

GUSN: 382040

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10271-B

Concrete mixer, steam shovel, trench and sheathing between Curtis and Saratoga Streets, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10272-B

The image depicts a construction site between Curtis and Saratoga Streets in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are a steam shovel and a rail car filled with dirt next to a trench lined with wooden sheathing. Several workers are present and there is a concrete mixer in the background.

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 382041

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10272-B

Trench and retaining wall, east side, north of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10273-B

The image shows a trench and retaining wall on the east side, north of Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several wooden supports and a retaining structure are visible. Two men are present, one standing on the concrete wall and another observing the construction from above. In the backgr...

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 382042

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10273-B

Trench on east side and west abutment wall at Curtis Street crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10274-B

The image shows a construction site at the Curtis Street crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, several workers are engaged in activities around a trench and an abutment wall. Wooden and metal structures are visible, including beams and a large cylindrical object. There is a fain...

Date: 1905-12-22

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

GUSN: 382043

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10274-B

East wall at old bulkhead, north of Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10275-B

The image depicts a section of the east wall at an old bulkhead located north of Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a series of wooden braces and supports is visible. The background includes several buildings and construction equipment with a few individuals standing a...

Date: 1905-11-02

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

GUSN: 382044

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10275-B

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