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- Road Construction
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View of a road under reconstruction. The dirt surface has loose rocks. A manhole is seen in the middle of the road foreground. Men, machines and automobiles in the distance.
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- Burlington Streets: Staniford Road
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September 30, 1942. Photo No. 14. This view of Staniford Road construction shows the Sheep's foot roller being employed for compacting the moist pavement mixture after it has been thoroughly mixed. This type of roller compacts the pavement from the bottom up to the surface and prevents areas of...
Show moreSeptember 30, 1942. Photo No. 14. This view of Staniford Road construction shows the Sheep's foot roller being employed for compacting the moist pavement mixture after it has been thoroughly mixed. This type of roller compacts the pavement from the bottom up to the surface and prevents areas of insufficient compaction. The business name of Holcomb Trucking Co. seen on the back of the tractor. Work done the Burlington Street Dept.
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- Burlington Streets: Main Street (Upper)
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April 20, 1938 view of Main Street from South Union to South Willard Street, WPA Project 465-12-1-16 This view shows the construction work after all excavation of the old pavement had been made and sand cushion with telford stone base had been nearly completed; also crushed stone base placed on...
Show moreApril 20, 1938 view of Main Street from South Union to South Willard Street, WPA Project 465-12-1-16 This view shows the construction work after all excavation of the old pavement had been made and sand cushion with telford stone base had been nearly completed; also crushed stone base placed on the telford on the south half of the street. To the extreme right is seen a corner of the Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School).
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- Burlington Streets: Riverside Ave.
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Undated photo (1929 or early 1930s?) of timber barrier constructed along embankment of Riverside Ave. Billboards are seen across the road. One advertises a new two-door sedan at a new lower price. To the right is the Fairview Garage filling station at 110 Riverside Ave.
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- Road Construction
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A road crew at work on an unidentified Burlington street.
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- Burlington Streets: Main Street (Lower)
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May 5, 1943. Rail Removal Project by the city street dept. of Burlington, Vermont. This view shows a close-up of the design of the "A" frame and the method of attaching it to the end of the crane boom. The corner of City Hall can be seen to the left in the background with its cupola rising above.
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- Sewer Projects
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April 24, 1931. View of a long dry narrow trench as it stretches on pass some residential homes (seen at upper right) at this sewer project site.
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- Burlington Streets: North Street
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Undated but may be August 1930. Looking East on North St at Rose St intersection before new construction work to resurface the road. Trolley (streetcar) tracks are seen running the center of the street. To the left is the I.G.A. stores at 144 - 146 North St.
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- Burlington Street Department Buildings - Construction of Building
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May 2, 1934. P.W.A. (Public Works Administration) Project #2215 A view of the Steel framework of the Street Dept. Central Plant looking northerly.
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- Burlington Street Department Buildings - Construction of Building
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April 13, 1934. P.W.A. (Public Works Administration) Project #2215 A view of the western and northern elevations of the Central Plant taken during construction.
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- Burlington Streets: North Bend Street
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January 20, 1944. NORTH BEND STREET SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. This view shows the intersection of North Bend Street in front of the Pomeroy "Stone" Cottage. This project extends from the intersection of Oak Street and North Bend northerly a distance of 110 feet to the intersection shown in the...
Show moreJanuary 20, 1944. NORTH BEND STREET SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. This view shows the intersection of North Bend Street in front of the Pomeroy "Stone" Cottage. This project extends from the intersection of Oak Street and North Bend northerly a distance of 110 feet to the intersection shown in the foreground, thence easterly a distance of 167 feet to the dead-end manhole. A new manhole and two catch basins and one manhole are to be constructed at this intersection. 15 inch clay sewer tile is being used in the first section and 10 inch clay sewer tile is being used in the second section. This installation will take care of the surface drainage which here-to-fore has overflowed down over the bank to the left, into the Intervale, but because of the new road now leading to the Refuse Disposal Grounds, this surface water would create severe damage to the road and adjoining banks. Note also the catch basin being constructed at the intersection of North Bend Street and Walnut Street shown in the background. The frost on this date was approximately 4 feet in depth.
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- Burlington Streets: Staniford Road (4X5)
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November 5, 1941. This view was taken from a point at the intersection of Staniford Road and North Avenue looking westerly on the day that the curb and gutter construction was started. Note the dirt surface of the street and the narrowness of the traveled portion of the street indicated by the...
Show moreNovember 5, 1941. This view was taken from a point at the intersection of Staniford Road and North Avenue looking westerly on the day that the curb and gutter construction was started. Note the dirt surface of the street and the narrowness of the traveled portion of the street indicated by the position of the curb and gutter where forms are being set. Work done by Burlington Street Dept.
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- Burlington Street Department Buildings - Construction of Building
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May 2, 1934. P.W.A. (Public Works Administration) Project #2215 A view of the northern elevation of the Street Dept. Central Plant showing a section of the Steel framework.
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- Sewer Projects
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View of a deep rocky trench and crew members manipulating a long timber across a wooden plank overpass. Hoses and other equipment seen in this wooded sewer project site.
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- Burlington Streets: Main Street (Upper)
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Date may be September 1, 1933. Caption on photo reads "#1-9-1-33 Main Street looking west from City Limits before street widening and resurfacing." To the far right is town line sign for Burlington and So. Burlington. Several other photos show this repaving projects including mcalA05F15i09, i10,...
Show moreDate may be September 1, 1933. Caption on photo reads "#1-9-1-33 Main Street looking west from City Limits before street widening and resurfacing." To the far right is town line sign for Burlington and So. Burlington. Several other photos show this repaving projects including mcalA05F15i09, i10, i15, i23, i24, i26, i29.
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- Sewer Projects
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June 1929. Three crew members (and several young boys in the back) are at the sewer project site where a break is in the ravine sewer made by pressure from an exceptional rain storm. Note the clay brick (tile) construction of the damaged pipe and the new metal pipes piled up in back. See also...
Show moreJune 1929. Three crew members (and several young boys in the back) are at the sewer project site where a break is in the ravine sewer made by pressure from an exceptional rain storm. Note the clay brick (tile) construction of the damaged pipe and the new metal pipes piled up in back. See also mcalA16F13i32
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- Burlington Streets: Williams St.
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October 20, 1931. Photo # 1. View looking south toward Pearl Street during street construction project by the city street dept. showing Mixed In Place Asphalt Macadam - Showing surface after flush coat had been applied and a light carpet of sand to aid in rolling and to render surface more dense....
Show moreOctober 20, 1931. Photo # 1. View looking south toward Pearl Street during street construction project by the city street dept. showing Mixed In Place Asphalt Macadam - Showing surface after flush coat had been applied and a light carpet of sand to aid in rolling and to render surface more dense. Dwellings seen on both sides of the street.
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- Sewer Projects
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February 23, 1940. This view shows the construction of the North End Sewer in front of the George Farrington and the Ralph Thayer residence opposite the entrance to the Burlington Rendering Company's plant. This section of the project is a 15" sewer being constructed entirely with hand labor,...
Show moreFebruary 23, 1940. This view shows the construction of the North End Sewer in front of the George Farrington and the Ralph Thayer residence opposite the entrance to the Burlington Rendering Company's plant. This section of the project is a 15" sewer being constructed entirely with hand labor, using sledge hammers and wedges for excavating through the frost. The Universal Crane used for pulling sheeting and handling materials on the job can be seen in the distance where the excavator is being used for installing the 18" pipe. The depth of the sewer at this location is approximately 12 to 13 feet.
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- Sewer Projects
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March 5, 1937. View of a long narrow trench with a manhold seen in the foreground. Long timbers span the trench all down the line.
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- Burlington Streets: Main Street (Lower)
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May, 5, 1943. Rail Removal Project. Burlington, Vermont by the city street dept. This view shows the construction of the "A" Frame and the method of attaching the frame to the end of the 26 foot boom of the Universal Truck Crane. The chain falls attached to the end of the frame and the boom were...
Show moreMay, 5, 1943. Rail Removal Project. Burlington, Vermont by the city street dept. This view shows the construction of the "A" Frame and the method of attaching the frame to the end of the 26 foot boom of the Universal Truck Crane. The chain falls attached to the end of the frame and the boom were used for raising the frame when moving or when rough or uneven surface would not allow the frame to slide over the pavement without digging into the surface. Behind to the left is 174 Main, location of the Burlington Mutual Fire Insurance Company and on the right is 184 Main location of Gove, the Florist.
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