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.
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 Show less
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. Show less
April 25, 1932. Members of a crew work on a major sewer project near the railroad tracks in Burlington. Seen here is a support structure of rebar in a huge trench.
October 7, 1946. Many tree roots are exposed in a very deep and narrow trench at a sewer project site. A crew member stands at the far end of the trench.
February 2, 1933. View from above looking down on a sewer project site with men working on a wooden platform above a rebar structure. One man in the center of the photo in an overcoat over sees the work being done.
February 23, 1940. This view shows a section of the North End Sewer in front of the Arthur residence just north of Thayer School. The depth of the sewer at this point is approximately sixteen feet. The Austin excavator is being used loading the excavated materials into trucks and dumping it form... Show moreFebruary 23, 1940. This view shows a section of the North End Sewer in front of the Arthur residence just north of Thayer School. The depth of the sewer at this point is approximately sixteen feet. The Austin excavator is being used loading the excavated materials into trucks and dumping it form back filling as fast as the sheeting is pulled with the universal power crane. A No. 160 Ingersol-Rand Air Compressor is being used for breaking through the frost in advance of the trencher and for driving the wood sheeting. Show less
Two members of a crew work in a wide water filled canal supported by wooden plank walls at a sewer project site. A high stone wall is seen in the background.
April 25, 1932. View of a rebar structure that is part of a major sewer project down near the railroad tracks in Burlington. Rutland Railroad cars seen in the background.
May 9, 1938. View of a long narrow trench at a sewer project site. Trees have been cut down as seen on the left and long pipes are laying on the ground. Large piles of dirt and rock seen to the right. A wooden shack is seen at the top of the hill. Is this Cliff Street in Burlington? See also... Show moreMay 9, 1938. View of a long narrow trench at a sewer project site. Trees have been cut down as seen on the left and long pipes are laying on the ground. Large piles of dirt and rock seen to the right. A wooden shack is seen at the top of the hill. Is this Cliff Street in Burlington? See also mcalA16F13i18 Show less
February 2, 1933. Crew members work in dug out area with high dirt embankments surrounding them on three sides at this sewer project site. A chute can be seen at the top of the photo in which the men help manipulate material.
August 11, 1932. A major street construction sewer project is underway. A huge trench has been dug and workmen, cross beam timbers and large pipes can be seen.
