April 18, 1934. Sewer Construction - Richardson St. looking North from Home Ave. showing rock excavation. Note size of boulders, which were encountered in sewer ditch in addition to ledge, also note heavy clay soil all of which items raised the normal cost of construction. No. 14 in a series.
April 13, 1934 "South End Sewer Project Docket No. 2353 Burlington, Vt" A section of Richardson Street sewer looking south from Scarff Ave. Note the large number of boulders encountered and cave-ins caused by thaws.
April 13, 1934. "South End Sewer Project Docket No. 2353, Burlington, Vt." City street dept workmen are seen digging in the ditch running along Richardson Street. Excavated boulders are seen up top.
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.
Undated but may be 1929 or early 1930s view of Riverside Ave. before road construction by the Burlington Street Dept. To center right is Fairview Garage at 110 Riverside Ave. Billboards can be seen on the hillside.
Undated photo but may be 1929 or early 1930s view of a portion of Riverside Ave during or just after completed road construction done by the Burlington Street Dept.
Undated view of Riverside Ave (1929 or early 1930s?) and an embankment sloping down from it. A timber barrier has been constructed. The Riverside Service Station selling Socony gasoline is seen in the upper right corner. See also mcalA06F13i09 for another view.
Undated photo but may be 1929 or early 1930s view of a portion of Riverside Ave during road construction project by the Burlington Street Dept. Eight men line up across the road spreading surface material. To the right filling gas pumps of the Fairview Garage at 110 Riverside Ave can be seen.
Undated photo but may be 1929 or early 1930s view of Riverside Ave. embankment showing a timber structure running along the lower edge of the slope. In the background is the Riverside Service Station at No. 152 Riverside Ave.
Undated photo but may be 1929 or early 1930s view of an embankment along Riverside Ave. A timber structure runs along the lower edge of the embankment. In the background to the right is the Riverside Service Station at No. 152.
Undated photo (1929 or early 1930s?) of road construction project along Riverside Ave. The Riverside Service Station selling Socony gasoline is to the extreme right at 152 Riverside Ave. Workmen spread out across the road resurfacing the street. A team of two horses can also be seen assisting... Show moreUndated photo (1929 or early 1930s?) of road construction project along Riverside Ave. The Riverside Service Station selling Socony gasoline is to the extreme right at 152 Riverside Ave. Workmen spread out across the road resurfacing the street. A team of two horses can also be seen assisting with the work. Show less
April 23, 1931. View of Riverside Ave during resurfacing of the street by the city street dept. Homes line both sides of the street. A lone road construction lantern (flare) rests by the rest of the road.
Undated but may be 1929 or early 1930s view of road construction by the Burlington Street Dept along Riverside Ave. To the right can be seen a portion of the Fairview Garage at 110 Riverside Ave. Two men stand with shovel and other tools near rough stone laid out near the curve of the road. Two... Show moreUndated but may be 1929 or early 1930s view of road construction by the Burlington Street Dept along Riverside Ave. To the right can be seen a portion of the Fairview Garage at 110 Riverside Ave. Two men stand with shovel and other tools near rough stone laid out near the curve of the road. Two jackets are hung on posts nearby. Road construction lanterns (flares) line the edge of the road. Show less
Undated but may be 1929 or early 1930s repaving after removal or covering up of trolley tracks. To the left is a filling station and billboard signs advertising Chesterfield (cigarettes?) and the Sherwood Hotel. City street dept workmen lay fill and steamroll asphalt. Houses line the ridge... Show moreUndated but may be 1929 or early 1930s repaving after removal or covering up of trolley tracks. To the left is a filling station and billboard signs advertising Chesterfield (cigarettes?) and the Sherwood Hotel. City street dept workmen lay fill and steamroll asphalt. Houses line the ridge towering in background. Show less
Undated photo (1929 or early 1930s?) of city street dept crew doing road construction along Riverside Ave. Men work along one side of the road creating a a guard rail like structure.
