January 12, 1942. Hayward Street Improvements: This view shows Hayward Street looking north from the intersection of Catherine Street. The old curbs and gutters have been removed and broken up for use as telford base. A 6" drain tile has been installed on either side of the street three fee below... Show moreJanuary 12, 1942. Hayward Street Improvements: This view shows Hayward Street looking north from the intersection of Catherine Street. The old curbs and gutters have been removed and broken up for use as telford base. A 6" drain tile has been installed on either side of the street three fee below grade of top of curb and one foot back of curb. The drainage trench has been backfilled with crushed stone to within one foot of the surface. Tar paper has been spread over the crushed stone before backfilling the remainder of the trench to prevent dirt from filtering down into the stone drain. A 6" sand cushion has been placed over the clay sub-base and an 8" telford stone base has been placed by hand on the sand cushion as seen in the foreground. On this telford course has been spread approximately two inches of 1 1/2" stone which will later be given a penetration of asphalt binder. The power shovel and crane with drop hammer can be seen in the distance excavating the old pavement and sub-base at the intersection of Howard Street. Two new catch basins were constructed at the intersection of Catherine Street to replace the two old ones. More information can be found at the UVM web site Historic Burlington Project, Burlington, Vermont (South of Pearl Street photographs from 1930s 1940s). Show less
December 12, 1942. Hayward Street Looking Northerly from the Intersection of Catherine Street. This view shows Hayward Street looking northerly from the Catherine Street after the binder course of asphalt penetration macadam had been completed and the 2 inch asphalt hot plant mix wearing surface... Show moreDecember 12, 1942. Hayward Street Looking Northerly from the Intersection of Catherine Street. This view shows Hayward Street looking northerly from the Catherine Street after the binder course of asphalt penetration macadam had been completed and the 2 inch asphalt hot plant mix wearing surface was being constructed. Note the date of this picture, Dec. 12, which is probably the latest date at which asphalt pavement construction of this type has ever been attempted in Vermont. Show less
January 12, 1942. Hayward Street Improvements: This view shows the drop-hammer weighing approximately 1 1/2 tons being operated by the crane to break through the frost in place of compressor and paving breakers. W.C. Kirby's power-shovel is loading the material into trucks. Three new catch basins... Show moreJanuary 12, 1942. Hayward Street Improvements: This view shows the drop-hammer weighing approximately 1 1/2 tons being operated by the crane to break through the frost in place of compressor and paving breakers. W.C. Kirby's power-shovel is loading the material into trucks. Three new catch basins were constructed on this intersection to replace the old one. Show less
December 9, 1942. Hayward Street Looking Northerly from the Intersection of Catherine Street. This view shows Hayward Street looking northerly from the intersection of Catherine Street. Note that the new concrete curbs have been completed, the telford stone base has also been completed and the... Show moreDecember 9, 1942. Hayward Street Looking Northerly from the Intersection of Catherine Street. This view shows Hayward Street looking northerly from the intersection of Catherine Street. Note that the new concrete curbs have been completed, the telford stone base has also been completed and the penetration binder course of crushed stone is now being layed preparatory to penetrating with asphalt. Show less
March 1, 1934. South Park at Hayward Street sewer project, Burlington, Vt. Men stand in a ditch with pick axes raised. A chain link fence runs across the path of the ditch. This picture shows a section of sewer trench leading to its junction with main leading from Shelburne Street where the flow... Show moreMarch 1, 1934. South Park at Hayward Street sewer project, Burlington, Vt. Men stand in a ditch with pick axes raised. A chain link fence runs across the path of the ditch. This picture shows a section of sewer trench leading to its junction with main leading from Shelburne Street where the flow was diverted into new system. Done under P.W.A. sewer Docket No. 2353. Note heavy clay soil. Show less
January 12, 1942. Hayward Street Improvements: This view shows the drop-hammer weighing approximately 1 1/2 tons being operated by the crane to break through the frost in place of compressor and paving breakers. W.C. Kirby's power-shovel is loading the material into trucks. Three new catch basins... Show moreJanuary 12, 1942. Hayward Street Improvements: This view shows the drop-hammer weighing approximately 1 1/2 tons being operated by the crane to break through the frost in place of compressor and paving breakers. W.C. Kirby's power-shovel is loading the material into trucks. Three new catch basins were constructed on this intersection to replace the old one. Show less
April 13, 1934. P.W.A. Sewer Project No. 2353. South Park. A section of Hayward Street sewer looking north and after backfill is nearing completion. Note wet condition of terrain which necessitated pumping during excavation preceding the laying of the tile and the addition of a 6" sand cushion... Show moreApril 13, 1934. P.W.A. Sewer Project No. 2353. South Park. A section of Hayward Street sewer looking north and after backfill is nearing completion. Note wet condition of terrain which necessitated pumping during excavation preceding the laying of the tile and the addition of a 6" sand cushion under tile. Show less
January 12, 1942. Hayward Street Improvements: This view shows the drop-hammer weighing approximately 1 1/2 tons being operated by the crane to break through the frost in place of compressor and paving breakers. W.C. Kirby's power-shovel is loading the material into trucks. Three new catch basins... Show moreJanuary 12, 1942. Hayward Street Improvements: This view shows the drop-hammer weighing approximately 1 1/2 tons being operated by the crane to break through the frost in place of compressor and paving breakers. W.C. Kirby's power-shovel is loading the material into trucks. Three new catch basins were constructed on this intersection to replace the old one. Show less
April 13, 1934. P.W.A. Sewer Project Docket No. 2353. South Park. A section of Hayward Street sewer looking south showing manhole in center of section which was of unusual construction due to ravine intersection with sewer main.
January 24, 1942. Hayward Street Improvements: This view shows the application of the hot asphalt emulsion being applied into the stone base or binder course. This binder course is approximately two inches in thickness and is laid on top of the eight inch telford stone base which is constructed... Show moreJanuary 24, 1942. Hayward Street Improvements: This view shows the application of the hot asphalt emulsion being applied into the stone base or binder course. This binder course is approximately two inches in thickness and is laid on top of the eight inch telford stone base which is constructed on a six inch sand cushion. Note the old concrete curbs on the east side of the street and the absence of the curbs on the west side of the street where the undertile drain has been constructed. New integral concrete curb and gutter will be constructed in the spring. Show less
April 13, 1934. P.W.A. Sewer Project Docket No. 2353. South Park This view shows a section of Hayward Street Sewer looking north. Note unusual height of manhole construction occasioned by ravine intersecting sewer main at this point. This manhole was reinforced and protected on both sides by... Show moreApril 13, 1934. P.W.A. Sewer Project Docket No. 2353. South Park This view shows a section of Hayward Street Sewer looking north. Note unusual height of manhole construction occasioned by ravine intersecting sewer main at this point. This manhole was reinforced and protected on both sides by cribbing made of old railroad ties and anchored with rubble and extra fill from sewer trench. Show less
May 2, 1934. South End P.W.A. Sewer Project Docket No. 2353 A Section of Home Avenue near Wells Street. Note that ledge is encountered the entire depth from ground level to grade of sewer. The truck appears to contain the power source via tubing for the hand-held jack hammer one of the workmen... Show moreMay 2, 1934. South End P.W.A. Sewer Project Docket No. 2353 A Section of Home Avenue near Wells Street. Note that ledge is encountered the entire depth from ground level to grade of sewer. The truck appears to contain the power source via tubing for the hand-held jack hammer one of the workmen holds. Show less
April 14, 1934. Photo #13. City of Burlington, Vermont Federal Project P.W.A. Sewer Project No. 2353. Sewer construction - Home Ave. looking East from intersection of Richardson St. showing rock excavation. Note number of boulders encountered in this section in addition to ledge. The trench has... Show moreApril 14, 1934. Photo #13. City of Burlington, Vermont Federal Project P.W.A. Sewer Project No. 2353. Sewer construction - Home Ave. looking East from intersection of Richardson St. showing rock excavation. Note number of boulders encountered in this section in addition to ledge. The trench has standing water in it as the men do their work. Black metal lunch boxes are gathered on some of the boulders on the right. Dirt roads still evident in mud season. Show less
April 20, 1934. P.W.A. South End Sewer P.W. A. Project No. 2353 A Section of Home Avenue looking west from Wells Street. In this section, solid ledge was encountered most of the way. A wooden sign states "Federal Public Works Project No. 2353" Men work in and above the trench.
November 9, 1945. Howard Street Pavement and Sidewalk Project. This view was taken at the intersection of Hayward Street looking westerly. Note the new concrete sidewalk on north side and new integral concrete curbs and gutters on both sides of pavement. The Hot Plant Mix Asphalt Wearing Surface... Show moreNovember 9, 1945. Howard Street Pavement and Sidewalk Project. This view was taken at the intersection of Hayward Street looking westerly. Note the new concrete sidewalk on north side and new integral concrete curbs and gutters on both sides of pavement. The Hot Plant Mix Asphalt Wearing Surface was just bieng completed when this picture was taken. Grading between curb and sidewalk on North Side and in back of curb on South side was completed the following day after picture was taken. The 2 inch asphalt wearing surface was placed on a 3 inch penetration macadam with an 8 inch telford stone base. Drainage tile was laid the entire length of the street on the rear of the curbs on either side and in the center line of the street. All tile was drained with catch basins and manholes. Show less
June 29, 1931 Institute Road construction project. This is a much earlier photo of this road than the ones dated 1946 also in the collection. A rough layer of crushed stone has been put down. A long wooden fence lining the property on the left can be seen. Telephone poles line the right.
June 29, 1946 Institute Road - Rock Excavation Street Widening Project. This view looking westerly shows the concrete construction in progress on June 29 at the point where the fill leaves off and the rock excavation beings.
December 5, 1945. City of Burlington, Vermont, Street Department Lakeside Ave. Pavement Base Construction This view was taken from a point near the intersection of Central Ave. looking easterly toward the underpass. The new factory building just completed for the Blodgett Co. is shown with... Show moreDecember 5, 1945. City of Burlington, Vermont, Street Department Lakeside Ave. Pavement Base Construction This view was taken from a point near the intersection of Central Ave. looking easterly toward the underpass. The new factory building just completed for the Blodgett Co. is shown with parking area base recently constructed between the street line and the building. Note the asphalt emulsion stabilized base which was mixed the previous day before taking this picture. Cold weather and frost conditions had frozen the base mixture on the left half of the street but the job was continued on the north half in spite of the low temperatures as the street had to be put in condition to receive traffic for the winter, this street being on a regular bus line. The job was continued by placing a 2 inch layer of crushed stone on this stabilized base and penetrating the same with asphalt emulsion and covering with concrete sand as a "blotter" for the winter and then opened to traffic. This project will be continued to completion in the spring by constructing an integral concrete curb and gutter on the south side of a 2 inch hot plant mix wearing surface over the entire pavement area. Note the asphalt distributor applying emulsion and the tractor and harrow mixing the base. Show less
January 23, 1935. V.E.R.A. (Vermont Emergency Relief Administration) Sewer Project On upper end of Ledge Road at intersection of So. Prospect Street. Note the heavy rock excavation.
