Historic New England

North coal shed during construction, Natick, Mass., 10124-B

The image shows the construction of a large wooden structure identified as the North coal shed in Natick, Massachusetts. Several workers can be seen amidst the framework with the structure's wooden beams prominently visible. There are construction materials and tools scattered around the site.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381895

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10124-B

Lowering of tracks, north wall at Briggs, Natick, Mass., 10125-B

The image shows a construction site where tracks are being lowered at the north wall of Briggs in Natick, Massachusetts. Visible are a line of rail carts filled with earth and debris, wooden beams used to support the excavation, and large stone blocks stacked along the side. Several workers can be s...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381896

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10125-B

Foundation pit at chimney of Walcott Shop during lowering of tracks, Natick, Mass., 10126-B

The image shows a foundation pit at the chimney of Walcott Shop in Natick, Massachusetts, during the process of lowering tracks. Visible within the pit are wooden beams, tools such as a shovel, and some clothing or fabric draped over a beam. The ground is covered in rocks and debris.

Date: 1896

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

GUSN: 381897

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10126-B

Bridge #35 during construction project of lowering tracks, Natick, Mass., 10127-B

The image depicts Bridge #35 during a construction project aimed at lowering tracks in Natick, Massachusetts. The scene shows a complex arrangement of wooden beams and supports with stone blocks stacked alongside. A crane or lifting mechanism is visible along with pipes and various construction mate...

Date: 1896

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

GUSN: 381898

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10127-B

View of steam shovel, Natick, Mass., 10128-B

The image depicts a steam shovel in operation, located in Natick, Massachusetts. The shovel is actively loading material onto a nearby train car. Smoke is emanating from the shovel's chimney and several workers are visible nearby, engaged in the operation. The scene is set alongside a railway with m...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381899

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10128-B

View of steam shovel, Natick, Mass., 10129-B

The image depicts a steam shovel in operation in Natick, Massachusetts. The steam shovel is positioned on the edge of a track, loading material into a series of connected railroad cars. The area is surrounded by telephone poles and a wooden fence with two individuals visible near the machinery.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381900

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10129-B

Kneeland Street railroad yard construction, old sign in background for a telephone station, Boston, Mass., 10130-B

The image shows a group of workers at the construction site of the Kneeland Street railroad yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The workers are surrounded by wooden beams and construction materials. In the background, a brick building bears an old sign for a telephone station.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381901

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.10130-B

West Newton Railroad Station, stairway, West Newton, Newton, Mass., 10131-B

The image depicts the stairway at the West Newton Railroad Station in West Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. The stairs are made of stone and feature metal railings. A portion of the station building is visible, showcasing its brick exterior and a small window. A stone retaining wall runs alongside the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381902

Ref. Code: PC015.002.440.10131-B

Unidentified, view down tracks, 10132-B

The image shows a view down a set of railroad tracks extending into the distance. On the right side, there is a piece of trackside equipment next to the tracks. The tracks are bordered by trees and foliage on either side with utility poles running along the right side of the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381903

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10132-B

Wellesley Farms Railroad Station, exterior, Wellesley Farms, Wellesley, Mass., 10133-B

The image depicts the exterior of the Wellesley Farms Railroad Station in Wellesley Farms, Wellesley, Massachusetts. The station features a building with a hipped roof surrounded by trees and shrubbery. A dirt path and road curve around the station.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381904

Ref. Code: PC015.002.570.10133-B

Natick Railroad Station, exterior from tracks, Natick, Mass., 10134-B

The image shows the exterior of the Natick Railroad Station in Natick, Massachusetts, as viewed from the tracks. The station features a covered platform with arched supports and a sloped roof. There are tracks in the foreground and utility poles can be seen in the background. The structure includes ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381905

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10134-B

Wellesley Farms Railroad Station, exterior, view of roof and chimney, Wellesley Farms, Wellesley, Mass., 10135-B

The image depicts the exterior of the Wellesley Farms Railroad Station, focusing on the view of the roof and a stone chimney. In the foreground, there are dense bushes with flowers and trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381906

Ref. Code: PC015.002.570.10135-B

Riverside Railroad Station, exterior, Newton, Mass., 10136-B

The image shows the exterior of Riverside Railroad Station in Newton, Massachusetts. The station features a distinctive roof and is partially obscured by a wooden fence in the foreground. A utility pole with wires is visible next to the fence. Trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381907

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.10136-B

Riverside Railroad Station, exterior, showing switch tower and signals, Newton, Mass., 10137-B

The image shows the exterior of the Riverside Railroad Station in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad tracks leading towards the station accompanied by a switch tower and signals. The station building is situated on the left and there are utility poles lining the right side of the t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381908

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.10137-B

Pier fire on July 8, 1908, East Boston, Mass., 10139-B

The image depicts a large, billowing cloud of smoke rising from a pier fire in East Boston, Massachusetts, on July 8, 1908. Several tugboats are visible in the water near the pier. The scene captures the intensity of the fire with dense smoke obscuring part of the sky. Buildings and a sailing ship's...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381909

Ref. Code: PC015.002.250.10139-B

Drawing of reconstructed pier facilities after the devastating fire of July 8, 1908, East Boston, Mass., 10140-B

The image is a drawing depicting the reconstructed pier facilities in East Boston, Massachusetts, after a devastating fire on July 8, 1908. The illustration shows a detailed view of the railway terminal and adjacent piers with various buildings, rail lines, and ships docked along the waterfront. Dis...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381910

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.10140-B

Grade crossing elimination project, Porter Street, looking north, East Boston, Mass., 10141-B

The image depicts the grade crossing elimination project on Porter Street, looking north in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the image are railroad tracks running diagonally across the foreground. In the background, construction equipment and materials such as large beams, a drum, and a pile o...

Date: 1905-04-25

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

GUSN: 381911

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10141-B

Grade crossing elimination project through city, ditch and wall south of Porter Street, west side, East Boston, Mass., 10142-B

The image depicts a construction site for a grade crossing elimination project in East Boston, Massachusetts, near Porter Street. Visible are railway tracks and a deep ditch on the left side supported by wooden structures. A person is standing near the tracks while buildings and construction materia...

Date: 1905-10-21

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

GUSN: 381912

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10142-B

Construction of new Union Station, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 10143-B

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are incomplete structural frameworks with scaffolding and temporary support beams. Construction materials, including piles of stones and wooden planks, are scattered around the site. I...

Date: 1910-06-23

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

GUSN: 381913

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10143-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 10144-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. The partially completed building is surrounded by scaffolding with some roof structures in place. In front of the building, there are piles of construction materials and a horse-drawn wagon. ...

Date: 1912-07-26

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

GUSN: 381914

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10144-B

Waiting room, new Union Railroad Station, looking toward street, Worcester, Mass., 10145-B

The image depicts the waiting room of the new Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed toward the street. The room features rows of benches and large arched windows. The architectural details include ornate designs on the walls and ceiling.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381915

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10145-B

New Union Railroad Station, boiler room, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10146-B

The image shows the interior of the boiler room at the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The room contains large boilers supported by a structural framework. Several pipes and construction materials are scattered around the area. Visible in the background are brick walls and so...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 381916

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.10146-B

Old Union Railroad Station, ticket office, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10147-B

The image shows the interior of the ticket office at the Old Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. A person is seated at a desk with several candlestick telephones while another individual stands in a doorway leading to a partitioned area with a wire-mesh gate. The office is filled wit...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381917

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10147-B

Old Union Station, agent's office, interior, Worcester, Mass., 10148-B

The image shows the interior of an agent's office at Old Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The room is filled with desks covered in stacks of papers and documents. Overhead lights illuminate the workspace and a sign marked "AGENTS" hangs above a door in the background. Various office furnit...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381918

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.10148-B

Construction of seven story warehouse, piles in northeast corner, cement mixer and pile drivers, East Boston, Mass., 9947-B

The image shows a construction site for a seven-story warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are piles in the northeast corner, a cement mixer, and several pile drivers. The surrounding area includes additional machinery, a partially built structure, and nearby industrial buildings.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381719

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9947-B

Construction of seven story warehouse, concrete piers, southeast corner, East Boston, Mass., 9948-B

The image shows a construction site in East Boston, Massachusetts, where a seven-story warehouse is being built. Large concrete piers are visible within the foundation framework. Construction materials and equipment surround the area and there are several buildings and train cars in the background. ...

Date: 1901-07-10

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

GUSN: 381720

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9948-B

Construction of seven story warehouse, concrete piers, southeast corner, East Boston, Mass., 9949-B

The image depicts the construction site of a seven-story warehouse in East Boston, Massachusetts. Concrete piers are visible at the southeast corner of the site. There are various construction materials and equipment, including cranes and wooden scaffolding, within the partially excavated foundation...

Date: 1901-07-10

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

GUSN: 381721

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.9949-B

Construction of Union Station looking west, front elevation, taken from old station, Worcester, Mass., 9950-B

The image shows the construction of Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west from the old station. The front elevation of the new building is visible, with scaffolding surrounding the structure. Tracks run alongside the construction site and there are numerous construction materials a...

Date: 1910-06-23

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

GUSN: 381722

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9950-B

Construction of Green Street Bridge, Worcester, Mass., 9951-B

The image depicts the construction of the Green Street Bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several workers are engaged in laying down metal reinforcement bars for the bridge structure. Behind them, construction machinery and materials are visible along with a visible spire of a building in the backg...

Date: 1912-08-18

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

GUSN: 381723

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.9951-B

Construction of new Union Station, Grafton Street arch, Worcester, Mass., 9952-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on the Grafton Street arch. Several railway tracks run in the foreground and a large crane is visible within the active construction site. Scaffolding and framework structures are being erected, and nea...

Date: 1910-06-07

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

GUSN: 381724

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9952-B

New Union Railroad Station, construction of roof, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 9953-B

The image depicts the construction of the roof of the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking eastward. Visible are wooden scaffolding and framework, with workers on site, building the roof structure. In the background, a tall church spire or tower and other buildings can be ...

Date: 1910-06-30

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

GUSN: 381725

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9953-B

Union Railroad Station, roof construction, Worcester, Mass., 9954-B

The image shows the roof construction of Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Workers are visible on the partially completed roof where structural beams and roofing materials can be seen. The surrounding area includes various buildings and industrial structures providing a view of the...

Date: 1910-10-11

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

GUSN: 381726

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9954-B

New Union Station project, Green Street Bridge reinforcing, Worcester, Mass., 9955-B

The image shows a construction site for the New Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on the Green Street Bridge reinforcing. Visible are metal reinforcements laid out on a bridge with adjacent construction materials and a nearby brick building.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381727

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.9955-B

Front of new Union Station upon completion in 1911, tower of old station on left, Washington Square in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 9956-B

The image shows the front of the newly completed Union Station in 1911, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The station features two prominent towers. On the left, a tower from the old station is visible. In the foreground, Washington Square can be seen with horse-drawn carriages and utility poles.

Date: 1911

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

GUSN: 381728

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9956-B

Construction of new Union Station, front elevation, Worcester, Mass., 9957-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The front elevation of the building is visible with scaffolding and construction materials surrounding the structure. The station is situated near railroad tracks and adjacent buildings with a few signs visib...

Date: 1910-05-25

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

GUSN: 381729

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9957-B

Construction of the new Union Railroad Station, interior of waiting room, Worcester, Mass., 9958-B

The image shows the interior of the waiting room under construction at the new Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The large space features visible steel framework, arched brick walls, and multiple ladders. Construction materials and debris are scattered across the floor.

Date: 1910-09-14

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

GUSN: 381730

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9958-B

Setting the Franklin Street girders, showing cranes and railroad cars, Worcester, Mass., 9959-B

The image depicts a construction site in Worcester, Massachusetts, focused on setting the Franklin Street girders. Two cranes are actively engaged in the work, flanking the construction area. Railroad cars can be seen in the background along with several workers on the site. A large building and con...

Date: 1911-10-13

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

GUSN: 381731

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9959-B

Construction of new Union Railroad Station, front elevation, taken from old station, Worcester, Mass., 9960-B

The image features the construction of the new Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the old station. The partially constructed front elevation is visible with large architectural elements and scaffolding surrounding the structure. In the foreground, various construction ma...

Date: 1910-12-23

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

GUSN: 381732

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9960-B

Construction of the new Union Railroad Station, looking into train concourse and baggage room area, Worcester, Mass., 9961-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are structural frameworks made of wood and steel within the train concourse and baggage room area. Surrounding the construction site are partially built brick walls and scaffolding. In the ba...

Date: 1910-07-26

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

GUSN: 381733

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9961-B

Construction of new Union Railroad Station, east side, The Grafton Street Arch Bridge in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 9962-B

The image depicts the construction site of the new Union Railroad Station on the east side with the Grafton Street Arch Bridge prominently visible in the foreground. Surrounding the construction area are several buildings and structures as well as railway tracks and construction materials. The scene...

Date: 1910-10-11

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

GUSN: 381734

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9962-B

Tower of old station in background, demolition of the old building in foreground, Worcester, Mass., 9963-B

The image shows a demolition site in the foreground with the partially dismantled old station surrounded by scaffolding and construction materials. In the background, a tall, ornate clock tower from the old station is visible along with a tall chimney.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381735

Ref. Code: PC015.002.670.9963-B

New Union Station, construction, west side, Worcester, Mass., 9964-B

The image shows the construction site of the New Union Station on the west side in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are various construction materials and structures, including scaffolding and partially built walls. Rail tracks run through the site and several cranes and construction equipment are ...

Date: 1910-04-27

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

GUSN: 381736

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9964-B

Construction of new Union Station, rear or track side view, Worcester, Mass., 9965-B

The image shows the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, captured from the rear or track side view. Several construction cranes and scaffolding are visible around the building. The scene includes railway tracks, adjacent industrial buildings, and a notable tower structu...

Date: 1910-10-11

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

GUSN: 381737

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9965-B

New Union Railroad Station, construction, west side, Worcester, Mass., 9966-B

The image shows the construction of the west side of the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The station is partially built and surrounded by scaffolding. Construction materials and debris are scattered around the site and a sign advertising building demolition services is visibl...

Date: 1910-09-22

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

GUSN: 381738

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9966-B

New Union Station, construction, east side, showing city in background, Worcester, Mass., 9967-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Station on the east side with tracks and several cranes visible. In the background, the cityscape of Worcester, Massachusetts, including multiple buildings and church steeples, is apparent. A few workers are present on the site and a streetcar is vis...

Date: 1910-06-03

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

GUSN: 381739

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9967-B

New Union Railroad Station, construction, west side, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 9968-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Railroad Station on the west side, looking east in Worcester, Massachusetts. The station structure is partially built with scaffolding and construction materials visible. In the background, a tall tower can be seen and several train tracks run alongs...

Date: 1910-05-19

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

GUSN: 381740

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9968-B

New Union Railroad Station construction, placing of roof trusses over the waiting room area, Worcester, Mass., 9969-B

The image shows the construction of the New Union Railroad Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on the placement of roof trusses over the waiting room area. Visible are several large trusses being installed atop the brick structure and scaffolding surrounds the emerging building. Constructi...

Date: 1910-07-21

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

GUSN: 381741

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9969-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side showing elevated structure for Boston and Maine and New Haven railroad tracks, Worcester, Mass., 9970-B

The image depicts the construction of the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, showing the west side with an elevated structure for the Boston and Maine and New Haven railroad tracks. The scene includes a large amount of scaffolding, a partially built station facade, and numerous railway t...

Date: 1910-10-27

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

GUSN: 381742

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9970-B

Construction of new Union Station, west side, Worcester, Mass., 9971-B

The image shows the construction site of the new Union Station on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. The building structure is partially completed with scaffolding and construction materials visible. Work is actively being carried out with large cranes and various building sections under dev...

Date: 1910-07-26

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

GUSN: 381743

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9971-B

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

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

Date: 1910-10-29

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

GUSN: 381744

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.9972-B

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