October 12, 1937 photo of the open side of the wooden hangar during construction at the Burlington Vermont Municipal Airport. One of the bay panels is seen center in the opening. Construction workers in and around the structure.
Construction of the hangar at the Burlington Municipal Airport in this dated June 15, 1937 photo. Timber framework going up. Construction workers can be seen on top. McAllister's name embossed in the lower right above handwritten date.
Construction of the Burlington Municipal Airport hangar in this dated June 15, 1937 photo. Solid wood covering of the timber framework in place. Construction works seen around and on top. McAllister's name embossed in the lower right above handwritten date.
Nov. 1, 1935. Construction workers grading at Burlington Municipal Airport with W.P.A labor Project No.65-12-168. Hangar with wind sock flying above it, administration building, beacon tower and vehicles in the background.
City of Burlington, Vermont - Municipal Airport Photo dated Oct. 6, 1944. This view shows the form work for the north wall of the concrete foundation walls being constructed by Street Department forces for the resetting of the metal hangar just south of the wooden hangar. A contract was awarded... Show moreCity of Burlington, Vermont - Municipal Airport Photo dated Oct. 6, 1944. This view shows the form work for the north wall of the concrete foundation walls being constructed by Street Department forces for the resetting of the metal hangar just south of the wooden hangar. A contract was awarded to the Street Department to build these foundation walls including all materials, labor and equipment for the sum of $1500.00. Construction workers, wooden planks for getting up to and down from the main platform and vehicles can be seen. Show less
July 27, 1934. Photo # 4A. A view looking north from south end of the north-south runway showing the grading work in process which was done under the V.E.R.A. (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration). Note the opening at northern end where the trees and undergrowth have been removed to obtain... Show moreJuly 27, 1934. Photo # 4A. A view looking north from south end of the north-south runway showing the grading work in process which was done under the V.E.R.A. (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration). Note the opening at northern end where the trees and undergrowth have been removed to obtain better vision. Caption on this 1934 photo of construction of the Burlington Municipal Airport reads "#4A 7-27-34 Grading North and South Runway with VERA labor looking North from South end of runway." Show less
Construction of the hangar at the Burlington Municipal Airport in this dated photo of June 22, 1937. Construction workers can be seen on top. Row of supplies seen at the base of the building near a ladder.
City of Burlington, Vermont - Municipal Airport Photo dated Oct. 3, 1944. This view shows the form work for the south wall of the concrete foundation walls being constructed by Street Department forces for resetting of the metal hangar just south of the wooden hangar. A contract was awarded to... Show moreCity of Burlington, Vermont - Municipal Airport Photo dated Oct. 3, 1944. This view shows the form work for the south wall of the concrete foundation walls being constructed by Street Department forces for resetting of the metal hangar just south of the wooden hangar. A contract was awarded to the Street Department to build these foundation walls including all materials, labor and equipment for the sum of $1500.00 Several workmen and automobiles seen on site. Show less
June 21, 1935. Photo #9. Caption on photo reads "#9 Burlington Vt VERA (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration) Proj-#402- 1 6, 6-21-35 Burlington Municipal Airport - 6" corrugated metal pipe perforated and asphalt coated before filling trench with crushed stone." Shows a very deep trench... Show moreJune 21, 1935. Photo #9. Caption on photo reads "#9 Burlington Vt VERA (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration) Proj-#402- 1 6, 6-21-35 Burlington Municipal Airport - 6" corrugated metal pipe perforated and asphalt coated before filling trench with crushed stone." Shows a very deep trench straight down the middle of the photo with the back of one worker center bottom and a man standing in the trench several feet away. Banks of earth piled to one side. Show less
Nov. 1, 1935. Grading at Burlington Municipal Airport with W.P.A labor Project No. 65-12-168. Area is being graded is East of North and South runway and South of East and West runway.
November 27, 1934. Photo #20A. This picture shows the starting of the grading of the east-west runway, just east of its junction with the north-south runway. Hand labor was used as much as possible in accordance with the V.E.R.A (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration) principles. Caption on... Show moreNovember 27, 1934. Photo #20A. This picture shows the starting of the grading of the east-west runway, just east of its junction with the north-south runway. Hand labor was used as much as possible in accordance with the V.E.R.A (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration) principles. Caption on this 1934 photo reads ""#20A 11-27-34 Municipal Air Port Project - Grading East end of East and West runway with VERA labor." Show less
September 7, 1937 photo of the back side of the wooden hangar showing open framework on the upper story and a black piece of sheeting (construction material) hanging vertically on the wall. Workers seen on the upper story.
Early stage of construction of the wooden hangar at the Burlington Vermont Municipal Airport. Probably early summer (June) 1937. Two workers seen seated atop of open framework. Other workers to the extreme right near timber supports. Embossed McAllister name in lower right.
June 20, 1935. Photo #7. Caption on photo reads "#7 Burlington Vt 6-20-35 VERA (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration) Proj. #402-B151 Burlington Municipal Airport - Tractor and spring tooth horrows mixing dry aggregate prior to application of Bitumuls. Shows workmen and tractor with operator.
June 21, 1935. Photo #8. Caption on this 1935 photo reads "#8 Burlington Vt 6-21-35 VERA (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration) Proj #402-B15-1 Burlington Municipal Airport - Drainage ditch showing method of placing stone drainage backfill on top of 6" drain pipe." Construction workers shovel... Show moreJune 21, 1935. Photo #8. Caption on this 1935 photo reads "#8 Burlington Vt 6-21-35 VERA (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration) Proj #402-B15-1 Burlington Municipal Airport - Drainage ditch showing method of placing stone drainage backfill on top of 6" drain pipe." Construction workers shovel crushed stone. Show less
July 18, 1935. Photo #14. Caption on this 1935 photo reads "#14 Burlington Vt. 7-18-35 VERA (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration) Proj # 402 B25-1 Burlington Municipal Airport East end of E + W runway. Construction of Armour coat consisting of 1" chestnut stone covered with pea stone after... Show moreJuly 18, 1935. Photo #14. Caption on this 1935 photo reads "#14 Burlington Vt. 7-18-35 VERA (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration) Proj # 402 B25-1 Burlington Municipal Airport East end of E + W runway. Construction of Armour coat consisting of 1" chestnut stone covered with pea stone after 1st and 2nd application of quick breaking emulsion sand covering over 3rd application. Show less
November 23, 1939. WPA (Work Projects Administration) Project No. 65-1-12-43. This view shows the penetration of the armor coat on the northerly half of the 1,250 foot extension of the north-south runway. This view also shows the spreading operation of applying the peastone cover with the aid of... Show moreNovember 23, 1939. WPA (Work Projects Administration) Project No. 65-1-12-43. This view shows the penetration of the armor coat on the northerly half of the 1,250 foot extension of the north-south runway. This view also shows the spreading operation of applying the peastone cover with the aid of the rotary type chip spreader as well as the rolling of the surface with a ten ton tandem roller and hand brooming of the peastone cover where necessary. Note the 100 foot radius turning area at the upper right of the picture. Show less
