June 4, 1934. P.W.A. (Public Works Administration) Project Docket No. 2215 A view showing the roofing construction during one of its various stages on the Street Dept. Central Plant Building.
March 1, 1934. P.W.A. (Public Works Administration) Project Docket No. 2215 A view looking easterly during the pouring of the foundation walls of the Street Dept. Central Plant Building on section near Pine St.
June 4, 1934. P.W.A. (Public Works Administration) Project Docket No. 2215. A view of the roof of the Street Dept. Central Plant during the application of roofing.
May 25, 1934. P.W.A. (Public Works Administration) Project Docket No.2215 A picture of the eastern and northern elevation of the Street Dept. Central Plant before staging was removed.
April, 27, 1934. Street Dept. Central Plant Building P.W.A. (Public Works Administration) Project #2215 A view of the eastern and western elevation of the Central Plant taken at the time the brickwork item was nearing completion.
July 20, 1934. P.W.A. PROJECT NO. 2215 This view shows the south-east corner of building where the office is located. Seen here is a toilet stall with a wash basin on the outside of the stall.
Photograph dated Aug. 4, 1941. Original caption reads: Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the condition of the Rosetti residence before remodeling and moving was started. Note the new integral curbing and gutter just constructed on the top of the old stone retaining wall about ten feet... Show morePhotograph dated Aug. 4, 1941. Original caption reads: Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the condition of the Rosetti residence before remodeling and moving was started. Note the new integral curbing and gutter just constructed on the top of the old stone retaining wall about ten feet in front of the house; also the old wooden stairs necessary to descend in order to enter the ground floor of the house which is approximately ten feet below the surface of the street; also not condition of old chimney which was later rebuilt on the outside of the house. Show less
Photograph dated Sept. 5, 1941. Original caption reads: Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the Rossetti residence in process of being raised and moved back out of the street area to the new reinforced concrete sub-foundation walls.
Photograph dated Oct. 17, 1941. Original caption reads: "Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the Rossetti residence [32 Barrett St.] after having been raised approximately ten feet and moved back off the street line approximately fifteen feet. The chimney being constructed was carried to... Show morePhotograph dated Oct. 17, 1941. Original caption reads: "Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the Rossetti residence [32 Barrett St.] after having been raised approximately ten feet and moved back off the street line approximately fifteen feet. The chimney being constructed was carried to the sub-foundation footings to prevent settlement. Note the cement blocks used for the cellar walls on top of the concrete sub-cellar foundation walls; also note that the sills have been replaced and new clapboards and siding have been completed; also note that the filling has been carried to a point even with the front of the house which is approximately fifteen feet back of the street line; also note completion of sidewalk construction on new fill and approach to house. Show less
Photograph dated Aug. 4, 1941. Original caption reads: Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the Rossetti residence before any reconstruction work was started with the exception of the placing of the forms and pouring the sub-footings for the northerly half of the reinforced concrete... Show morePhotograph dated Aug. 4, 1941. Original caption reads: Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the Rossetti residence before any reconstruction work was started with the exception of the placing of the forms and pouring the sub-footings for the northerly half of the reinforced concrete foundation walls. Show less
Photograph dated June 19, 1941. Original caption reads: "Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the condition of Barrett Street as the general improvements were started including new concrete integral curbing and gutter on both sides, concrete sidewalk on the northerly side and telford... Show morePhotograph dated June 19, 1941. Original caption reads: "Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the condition of Barrett Street as the general improvements were started including new concrete integral curbing and gutter on both sides, concrete sidewalk on the northerly side and telford stone base with asphalt penetration binder course and asphalt hot plant mix wearing course. This improvement also included the raising, moving and construction of a new reinforced concrete basement wall and chimney for the Rossetti residence shown in the left background of this picture nearly opposite the concrete mixer. The crew in the foreground are starting the installation of the underground drainage tile and concrete integral curbing and gutter at the intersection of Colchester Avenue. Show less
Photograph dated Sept. 5, 1941. Original caption reads: Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the Rossetti residence in progress of being raised. Note the condition of the sill and the studding of the sidewalls; also note that the sidewalls are filled with brick and mortar in the spaces... Show morePhotograph dated Sept. 5, 1941. Original caption reads: Barrett Street Improvements: This view shows the Rossetti residence in progress of being raised. Note the condition of the sill and the studding of the sidewalls; also note that the sidewalls are filled with brick and mortar in the spaces between studdings. This added considerable weight to the structure and with the rotten condition of the sills (the sill in the right foreground having been entirely gone and the sill shown in the picture is a new timber which had to be put in place before the house could be raised) made the raising process difficult. Show less
Oct. 19, 1929 dated photo of Colchester Ave. looking eastward. East Avenue is to the right. On the extreme right of the photo is the building No. 209 Colchester with bands of colored shingles barely visible. Portions of No. 221 further down the street on the right are seen and this site was once... Show moreOct. 19, 1929 dated photo of Colchester Ave. looking eastward. East Avenue is to the right. On the extreme right of the photo is the building No. 209 Colchester with bands of colored shingles barely visible. Portions of No. 221 further down the street on the right are seen and this site was once a place of worship for First Baptist Church of Burlington from 1834 to 1842. More about this photo can be found on UVM's Historic Burlington Project web site. Show less
Sept. 1, 1929 dated photo. Colchester Ave. north of Chase Street showing the 12% grade between Chase Street and Barrett Street and the approach to the new Winooski Bridge. Textile mills seen in distance. Note the rough condition of the pavement in the foreground as well as the irregular... Show moreSept. 1, 1929 dated photo. Colchester Ave. north of Chase Street showing the 12% grade between Chase Street and Barrett Street and the approach to the new Winooski Bridge. Textile mills seen in distance. Note the rough condition of the pavement in the foreground as well as the irregular appearance of the curb line. This picture taken just before repaving construction work began. Dwellings numbering in the 400s seen to the left. On the right is No. 6-8 Chase Street, Dan Day Brick Store. Just beyond is 445 Colchester Ave. A similar undated photo with more information on the houses can be found on UVM's Historic Burlington Project web site. Show less
