Historic New England

Wall east of Gardner Street, looking west, grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 9974-B

The image depicts a railway line as part of the grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. The view is looking west from the wall east of Gardner Street. On the right, multiple industrial buildings with tall chimneys are visible alongside train tracks elevated on a constructed w...

Date: 1908-11-03

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

GUSN: 381746

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9974-B

Elimination of grade crossing project, Worcester, Mass., 9975-B

The image shows a construction site for a project eliminating a grade crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. A large arched structure made of wood and metal supports extends over the site. A brick building is visible on the right side and construction materials are scattered on the ground.

Date: 1908-11-03

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

GUSN: 381747

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9975-B

Machine Shop, exterior, Worcester, Mass., 9976-B

The image shows the exterior of a machine shop located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is constructed with both brick and wood paneling and has large windows on its facade. A set of railroad tracks runs alongside the building, and a person can be seen leaning out of a window on the upper f...

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 381748

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9976-B

View along tracks during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9977-B

The image depicts a view along railway tracks during the elimination of grade crossings in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. Residential buildings are visible on the right side with a slight embankment separating them from the tracks. Telecommunication poles line the tracks.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381749

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9977-B

Switch stand, Worcester, Mass., 9978-B

The image shows a railway switch stand located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The switch stand is positioned on railroad tracks with multiple railcars visible in the background. The area includes additional tracks, wooden planks, and a small building on the left side.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381750

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9978-B

Looking west from viaduct, Worcester, Mass., 9979-B

The image shows a snow-covered railway with tracks curving and extending into the distance. To the left, there is a large building with a tower-like feature and utility poles line the side. Various other buildings are visible along the horizon, partially obscured by snow and distance.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381751

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9979-B

Tracks looking southeast at Gates Street, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9980-B

The image shows train tracks viewed from Gates Street in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. Several parallel tracks run through the foreground. In the background, there are residential buildings alongside the tracks. A boxcar is visible on the left. Utility poles line the area near the track...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381752

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9980-B

Green Street, looking east, Worcester, Mass., 9981-B

The image depicts Green Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. Snow covers the ground and multiple railroad tracks run through the scene. On the left side, there is a building with visible signage for "Uneeda Biscuit" and on the right rail cars with "Peoples Coal Co." are visible. Utility...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381753

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9981-B

Green Street, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 9982-B

The image depicts a view of Green Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. Snow covers the ground and railway tracks extend into the distance. A man in a coat and hat is walking on the right side of the image. Buildings line both sides of the street with visible utility poles on the left. A...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381754

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9982-B

West of Hammond Street, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 9983-B

The image shows a snowy landscape in Worcester, Massachusetts, with train tracks running through the frame from the foreground to the background. On both sides of the tracks, there are industrial buildings, utility poles, and leafless trees.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381755

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9983-B

View during construction of bridges for elimination of grade crossings, Gardner Street arch, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9984-B

The image depicts construction work on the Gardner Street arch in South Worcester, Massachusetts, during a project to eliminate grade crossings. In the scene, wooden scaffolding and supports are visible around the structure with piles of rocks and construction materials on the ground. A small wooden...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 381756

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9984-B

View at Hammond Street, looking east before elimination of grade crossings, Worcester, Mass., 9985-B

The image shows a snowy view of Hammond Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking eastward before the elimination of grade crossings. Visible in the scene are multiple railroad tracks running parallel, flanked by a small trackside building on the left and a larger industrial building in the backgr...

Date: ca. 1908

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

GUSN: 381757

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9985-B

Looking east from Gardner Street crossing, Worcester, Mass., 9986-B

The image shows a view looking east from the Gardner Street crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are a set of railroad tracks running parallel to each other, lined with utility poles. To the left, a building with a sloped roof can be seen alongside the tracks and there are several buildings...

Date: ca. 1908

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

GUSN: 381758

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.9986-B

Elimination of grade crossing project, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9987-B

The image shows a snow-covered street with a young child standing in the middle. To the left and right are buildings with balconies and windows. In the background, there is a larger, multi-story brick building surrounded by a row of tall, leafless trees. A fence runs across the slope and utility pol...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381759

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9987-B

Maddison Street looking east, clock tower of old station in background, Worcester, Mass., 9988-B

The image depicts Maddison Street looking east in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene features railway tracks extending into the distance with several cargo train cars on the right. In the background, a clock tower of an old station is visible. Additionally, there is a building with the signage "Par...

Date: 1909-01-20

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

GUSN: 381760

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9988-B

Madison Street, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 9989-B

The image depicts railway tracks running parallel to each other in a snowy landscape along Madison Street, looking west in Worcester, Massachusetts. Industrial structures and utility poles are visible in the background including several smokestacks and a large tank-like structure.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381761

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.9989-B

During elimination of grade crossings, Boston and Albany coal pockets, South Worcester, Worcester, 9990-B

The image depicts a railway scene in South Worcester, Worcester, with tracks running alongside industrial buildings. Several utility poles line the area, and there are coal facilities visible in the background. An open area with a small wooden structure and a wagon is present in the foreground.

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381762

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9990-B

During grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 9991-B

The image shows a set of railroad tracks running into the distance during the grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. There are buildings and utility poles lining the side of the tracks. There is also snow visible on the ground.

Date: 1909-01-21

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

GUSN: 381763

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9991-B

During elimination of grade crossings, tracks at Crompton and Knowles Loom Works, looking west, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9992-B

The image depicts railroad tracks at Crompton and Knowles Loom Works in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. The scene includes multiple sets of railway tracks running parallel. To the right, there are industrial buildings with large windows and a tall building with a smokestack ...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381764

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9992-B

During elimination of grade crossings, looking east from Grand Street Crossing, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9993-B

The image shows a view looking east from the Grand Street Crossing in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad tracks running parallel with a large brick industrial building on the left side. Utility poles line both sides of the tracks and dense vegetation and a woode...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381765

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9993-B

During elimination of grade crossings, looking east from Grand Street Crossing, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9994-B

The image depicts a railway line in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east from Grand Street Crossing. On the right side, there are multiple tracks with trains visible alongside a brick industrial building. On the left side of the image, there is a row of trees and a fence separatin...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381766

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9994-B

View at Washington Street, looking east, clock tower of old railroad station in background, taken prior to construction of new railroad station and elimination of grade crossing in 1909, Worcester, Mass., 9995-B

The image shows a view looking east down Washington Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, prior to 1909. Visible in the background is the clock tower of the old railroad station. Railroad tracks run through the scene and there are buildings and utility poles along the sides of the tracks. A large over...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 381767

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.9995-B

View at Madison Street, looking west, taken during elimination of grade crossing, Worcester, Mass., 9996-B

The image shows a snowy landscape with railroad tracks stretching into the distance viewed from Madison Street looking west in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the right side of the tracks, there are a series of utility poles and a building with a pitched roof. The area appears industrial with additiona...

Date: 1909-01-22

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

GUSN: 381768

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9996-B

Madison Street looking easterly, during elimination of grade crossings, Worcester, Mass., 9997-B

The image depicts Madison Street looking east in Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of grade crossings. Visible are snow-covered train tracks running parallel in the foreground with a large chimney and industrial buildings in the background. Utility poles are also present along the str...

Date: 1909-01-22

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

GUSN: 381769

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9997-B

View during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9998-B

The image depicts a street view in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of grade crossings. The scene shows construction work taking place with piles of dirt and wooden structures in progress. Buildings line both sides of the street and there are people visible, includin...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 381770

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.9998-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

Bank of earth north of Curtis Street, west side, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10276-B

The image shows a bank of earth along the west side, north of Curtis Street, in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view features a steep, eroded embankment with some vegetation and posts on top. To the right, an industrial setting is partially visible, including machinery and a large building.

Date: 1905-08-08

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

GUSN: 382045

Ref. Code: PC015.002.210.10276-B

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