Historic New England

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

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

Date: 1910-11-07

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

GUSN: 381942

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10172-B

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

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

Date: 1908-06-14

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

GUSN: 381943

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10173-B

Gates Street extension and crossing of tracks looking west, grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 10174-B

The image depicts an urban landscape in Worcester, Massachusetts, illustrating the Gates Street extension and the crossing of railroad tracks. The scene is part of a grade crossing elimination project. Several buildings and smokestacks are visible along with utility poles and wires. Snow covers the ...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381944

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10174-B

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

Bennington Street, east abutment looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10284-B

The image shows the construction site of an east abutment on Bennington Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. The scene includes wooden beams forming a framework with a metal pipe crossing horizontally. Various construction materials, such as bricks and rubble, are scattered on the grou...

Date: 1905-06-29

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

GUSN: 382053

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10284-B

Sewer at Porter Street, bottom looking east, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10285-B

The image depicts an excavation site of a sewer at Porter Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view is from the bottom looking east, showing a series of large pipes partially covered by a wooden structure. A shovel and a metal container are visible on the wooden planks above the excavation. The...

Date: 1905-06-29

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

GUSN: 382054

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10285-B

Steam shovel in cut at south end of storage basin, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10286-B

The image shows a steam shovel positioned in a cut at the south end of a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking south. The area surrounding the shovel includes a significant amount of earthwork with visible mounds of soil and pooled water. Other construction equipment is visible in the...

Date: 1905-07-21

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

GUSN: 382055

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10286-B

View near Sumner Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10287-B

The image depicts a street view near Sumner Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad tracks running through a cobblestone road with gate barriers and a few people in the background. Buildings and telegraph poles line the street.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382056

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10287-B

View down tracks near Sumner Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10288-B

The image shows a view down a set of railroad tracks near Sumner Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Buildings line the left side of the tracks and a fence runs alongside. On the right side, there is an open area with some structures, including a building with an open facade supported by columns.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382057

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10288-B

View on Curtis Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10289-B

The image depicts a view on Curtis Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. A dirt road occupies the foreground with a large wooden building and a tree seen on the left side. A residential structure with multiple shuttered windows and a bay window feature is on the right. Several smaller structures and...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382058

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10289-B

View on Curtis Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10290-B

The image shows a view of Curtis Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. On the right side, there is a two-story building with chimneys and several windows with shutters. In the foreground, there is a dirt street, and to the left, a tree stands near a wooden structure. Laundry is visible hanging out t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382059

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10290-B

Curtis Street railroad crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10291-B

The image depicts the Curtis Street railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. A small building is situated on the left with a person standing at the doorway. The railroad tracks cross the dirt road, extending into the distance. Utility poles line the area and there are buildings visible in th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382060

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10291-B

Outlet drain, east end to storage basin, looking northeast, showing rip-rap at extreme east end, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10292-B

The image shows the outlet drain at the east end to a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed from the northeast. Visible in the foreground is a rip-rap, with wooden retaining structures lining the drain. Two individuals are present near the structure and a body of water with a distant b...

Date: 1905-01-11

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

GUSN: 382061

Ref. Code: PC015.002.240.10292-B

Curtis Street, Standard Oil tracks, looking southwest, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10293-B

The image depicts railroad tracks with multiple tanker cars in the foreground, identified as part of the Standard Oil facilities on Curtis Street, East Boston, Massachusetts. Industrial buildings and structures, including storage tanks, are visible in the middle ground, with a smokestack in the back...

Date: 1905-06-01

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

GUSN: 382062

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10293-B

View down Marginal Street at #132, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10294-B

The image depicts a view down Marginal Street at #132 in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a row of multi-story buildings with wooden exteriors. Several people, including children, are visible on the sidewalk and street, and there is a utility pole in the foreground. Signage is apparent o...

Date: 1909-04-17

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

GUSN: 382063

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10294-B

View down Marginal Street at #154, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10295-B

The image shows a row of wooden buildings along Marginal Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structures feature shuttered windows and some business signs. A telephone pole and a streetlamp are visible on the cobblestone road along with several posters attached to the building walls.

Date: 1909-05-03

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

GUSN: 382064

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10295-B

View down tracks near Sumner Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10296-B

The image shows a view down railroad tracks near Sumner Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. On the left side, there are buildings and a tall chimney, while on the right, there is an open area with additional structures and a covered area.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382065

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10296-B

Grand Junction Branch, near Sumner Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10297-B

The image depicts the Grand Junction Branch near Sumner Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are a set of railroad tracks running parallel to a series of buildings and structures. There is a station or covered platform to the left, with additional buildings and utility poles in the distance...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382066

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10297-B

View along tracks near Sumner Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10298-B

The image shows a view along railroad tracks near Sumner Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The tracks run straight down the center, flanked by a wooden fence on the right and a platform or structure with columns on the left. Several buildings are visible in the background, with utility poles and...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382067

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10298-B

Work on piers, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10300-B

The image shows construction work on piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground are various wooden beams and construction materials. In the background is a tall structure resembling a crane or derrick accompanied by a small building. Across the water, industrial structures can be...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382068

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.10300-B

Pittsfield Railroad Station, waiting room, west end, Pittsfield, Mass., 10301-B

The image shows the interior of the Pittsfield Railroad Station's waiting room at the west end in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The room features high, arched windows and a detailed coffered ceiling. Wooden benches are arranged in the space with a clock mounted on a pedestal in the foreground. The wall...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382069

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.10301-B

Railroad station, excavation, Pittsfield, Mass., 10302-B

The image depicts an excavation site near a railroad station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a large, cleared area with visible stone retaining walls. In the background, a row of multi-story buildings lines the street, featuring various architectural styles and facades. Som...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382070

Ref. Code: PC015.002.480.10302-B

Trench and sheathing, south of Curtis Street, east side, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10303-B

The image shows a construction site with a trench and wooden sheathing along the east side of East Boston, south of Curtis Street. To the left, wooden buildings and a fence line the edge of the trench, while on the right, flatbed railway cars loaded with dirt are positioned on tracks. In the backgro...

Date: 1905-10-22

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

GUSN: 382071

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10303-B

Outlet drain for storage basin, showing spilling for bulkhead at east end of drain, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10304-B

The image shows the outlet drain for a storage basin in East Boston, Massachusetts. The foreground features a fenced area with wooden posts and boards leading to the water's edge. In the background, a spillway is visible at the east end of the drain with water extending into the distance.

Date: 1904-11-01

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

GUSN: 382072

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10304-B

Prescott Street Bridge, construction, showing steam shovel, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10305-B

The image shows the construction of the Prescott Street Bridge in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. A steam shovel is prominently featured in the center with workers standing around it. In the background, a train with flatbed cars is visible. Workers are also standing along the concrete wal...

Date: 1905-05-10

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

GUSN: 382073

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10305-B

Porter Street grade crossing elimination project, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10306-B

The image depicts the Porter Street grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are several workers among wooden scaffolding and supports engaged in construction activities. In the background, structures and utility poles can be seen and a man in a coat and hat stands o...

Date: 1905-06-01

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

GUSN: 382074

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10306-B

Abutments for Maverick Street bridge, looking north, grade crossing elimination, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10307-B

The image depicts the construction site for the Maverick Street bridge abutments in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. Visible are the abutments on either side of a set of railway tracks. Debris and construction materials are scattered around with several buildings and utility poles lining t...

Date: 1906-06-28

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

GUSN: 382075

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10307-B

Claflin's Coal Wharf, showing unidentified ship tied up next to wharf, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10308-B

The image depicts Claflin's Coal Wharf in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. An unidentified ship is moored beside the wharf. Visible structures include a large crane-like apparatus and a wooden framework extending over the wharf. A freight cart is on the dock and a person stands nearby.

Date: 1899-07-10

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

GUSN: 382076

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.10308-B

Crossing of railroads and Saratoga or Bremen Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10309-B

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1906-06-04

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

GUSN: 382077

Ref. Code: PC015.002.10309-B

Looking west at Power House, showing railroad cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10310-B

The image shows a view looking west at railroad tracks in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. There is a large wooden structure visible in the distance. To the right, a railroad boxcar with visible writing is situated on a siding. The area is equipped with telegraph poles lining the tracks and vario...

Date: 1910-06-24

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

GUSN: 382078

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10310-B

Looking east at power house, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10311-B

The image shows a view looking east at a power house in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are multiple railroad tracks leading toward the power house. A boxcar labeled "P. R. R. 15438" is stationary near a small wooden structure on the left. On the right, several utility poles lin...

Date: 1910-06-24

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

GUSN: 382079

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10311-B

Looking north at Power House, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10312-B

The image shows the Power House in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. On the left side, there is a large brick building with arched windows and a tall chimney. To the right, there is a wooden structure with a railcar marked "The Reading" nearby. Several railroad tracks run across the foregro...

Date: 1910-06-23

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

GUSN: 382080

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10312-B

Putnam Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10313-B

The image shows a view of Putnam Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks running parallel to the viewer and beyond the tracks are wooden buildings with simple, rectangular structures. A grassy area and a body of water can be seen in the background along wit...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382081

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10313-B

Maverick Street, crossing of railroad, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10314-B

The image depicts the intersection of Maverick Street and a railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a cobblestone street with railroad tracks running across it alongside several buildings on both sides. There are utility poles and a barrier gate visible near the crossing ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382082

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10314-B

Maverick Street, crossing of railroad, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10315-B

The image depicts a cobblestone street at the crossing of a railroad in East Boston, Massachusetts, specifically Maverick Street. There are railroad crossing gates on both sides and buildings line the street in the background. A few pedestrians are visible on the sidewalk.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382083

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10315-B

Prescott Street Railroad Yard, looking west from Prescott Street Bridge, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10299-B

The image depicts the Prescott Street Railroad Yard in East Boston, Massachusetts, viewed from the Prescott Street Bridge. Visible are multiple railway tracks extending into the distance, with several rail cars and locomotives on the tracks. Buildings and some trees can be seen in the background alo...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382084

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.10299-B

Saratoga Street crossing of railroad, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10316-B

The image shows a railroad crossing at Saratoga Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. A dirt road intersects with the railway tracks and a small wooden building with a slanted roof is positioned on the left. Two individuals are seated outside the building next to a small structure. Residential build...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382085

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10316-B

Railroad crossing, showing boxcars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10317-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple sets of tracks with a few boxcars positioned on them. On the right, there are utility poles and signage for the railroad crossing. Buildings line the street adjacent to the tracks and there are children playing...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382086

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10317-B

Curtis Street, looking north, railroad crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10318-B

The image shows a view of Curtis Street in East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north toward a railroad crossing. Visible are a railroad crossing sign that reads "RAIL ROAD CROSSING, LOOK OUT FOR ENGINE," utility poles, and several buildings, including a multi-story brick building and smaller wooden ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382087

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10318-B

Curtis Street railroad crossing, showing railroad cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10319-B

The image depicts the Curtis Street railroad crossing in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the scene are railroad cars, including a tank car, positioned on the tracks. In the background, there is a building near the crossing and a sign indicating "Railroad Crossing." The terrain include...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382088

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10319-B

Curtis Street Railroad crossing, looking south, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10320-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing at Curtis Street, looking south in East Boston, Boston, Mass. Visible elements include train tracks on the left with a railroad car and a railroad crossing sign on the right. Several buildings, trees and utility poles line the road.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382089

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10320-B

Crossing of railroad with Curtis Street, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10321-B

The image shows a railroad crossing with Curtis Street in East Boston, Massachusetts. The railroad tracks run diagonally across the foreground and continue into the distance. On either side of the tracks are utility poles and small buildings. There is a visible railroad crossing sign on the right. B...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382090

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10321-B

Orleans Street Railroad crossing, looking north, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10322-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing on Orleans Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, looking north. Visible are railroad tracks running through a cobblestone street with a crossing barrier and a sign that reads "R.R. CROSSING LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." A horse-drawn carriage is parked near the crossi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382091

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10322-B

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